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About this space

A second inscription names those involved in the building of the Library. The text reads:

Erected Under the Acts of Congress of
April 15, 1886; October 2, 1888; and March 2, 1889 by
Brig. Gen. Thos. Lincoln Casey
Chief of Engineers U.S.A.

• Bernard R. Green Supt. and Engineer
• John L. Smithmeyer Architect
• Paul J. Pelz Architect
• Edward Pearce Casey Architect