Did you know Seattle’s downtown public library made history with the first escalator in a U.S. library back in 1960? 📚 Fast forward to 2004, and the library stunned the world again with its bold, futuristic design by Dutch architect Rem Koolhaas. Now, 20 years later, this iconic building continues to amaze—not just for its striking exterior but for the incredible features and collections inside. The Seattle Public Library | Seattle Channel