Thomas Jefferson Building

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. What is the construction period?1890-1897
2. What is the architectural styles?Beaux-Arts and Classical Revival
3. When was the Thomas Jefferson Building built?Construction started in 1890 and finished in 1897.
4. Why was the building renamed after Thomas Jefferson?In 1980 it was renamed to honor Jefferson, who gathered a huge personal library and helped rebuild the Library of Congress after the war.

Beaux-Arts Architecture: An academic architectural style originating in France, characterized by grandeur, symmetry, and elaborate ornamentation.
Classical Revival Architecture: A style that draws inspiration from the architecture of ancient Greece and Rome, emphasizing order, proportion, and classical elements.
National Historic Landmark: A designation for sites of exceptional historical or cultural significance in the United States, recognized by the National Park Service.
Declaration of Independence: The foundational document of the United States, adopted on July 4, 1776, declaring independence from Great Britain.