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Brutalist architecture and vast book collection

Regenstein Library

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About Regenstein Library

The Joseph Regenstein Library, known as The Reg, is the main library of the University of Chicago on the Hyde Park campus. Named for industrialist Joseph Regenstein, it is one of the world's largest book repositories and is famous for its brutalist design. Visitors can appreciate the striking brutalist architecture that makes the library a landmark on the South Side. As a major academic resource, it offers a glimpse into the scale and importance of the university's collections.

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