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Saturday 8 October 2011

UCSD GEISEL LIBRARY

The Geisel Library is on the campus of the University of California at San Diego and is open to non-students. It is widely recognised as one of best libraries in the world. Being located so close Hollywood, numerous television shows and movies have used the location as a backdrop for several scenes. The library was named after Theodore Geisel, better known as his nickname, Dr. Seuss. The library was designed by architect William L. Pareira in the late 1960’s.




Height: Eight levels rising 34m above the ground.

Width: The building's widest point is 76m at ground level. The widest floor above the ground is the sixth level which is 64m.

Cost: Total project, including construction, architect, furniture, equipment and administration -- $5,400,000. Construction cost alone -- $4,400,000.

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