We’re visiting the George Peabody Library in …

We’re visiting the George Peabody Library in …

A Baltimore
B Seattle
C Des Moines

Fact: The George Peabody Library in Baltimore, part of Johns Hopkins University, is famous for its stunning interior with five tiers of ornamental cast-iron balconies and a 61-foot-high skylight. Established in 1878, it houses over 300,000 volumes. It was founded by philanthropist George Peabody to benefit Baltimore’s citizens. The institution remains a non-circulating library open to the public, continuing Peabody’s vision of a library ‘for the free use of all persons who desire to consult it.’

Correct Answer: Baltimore

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