06/03/2026
Look up! 👀 Did you know.....that the keystones of these first-story windows are ornamented with thirty-three ethnological heads? 🏛️
They were modeled after a fascinating collection at the Smithsonian Institution meant to represent different ethnic groups from all over the world, from Arab to Zulu. If you check out image.png, you can see Dash pointing right up at the specific keystone that represents his own heritage! ☝️✨
The architectural details don’t stop there. If you shift your gaze a little higher up to the second-story level, there’s even more history to take in:
The Nine Great Men: Busts commemorating nine historical figures are displayed across the portico of the front entrance pavilion.
The Visionary: These specific figures were hand-selected by Librarian Ainsworth Rand Spofford.
The Design: Each bust is beautifully silhouetted directly in front of a round window.
Next time you are walking by, don’t forget to stop and take in the details hidden right above your head! 🔎
