Located in downtown Baltimore, the George Peabody Library is rated one of the most stunning and historically significant libraries in the United States. It’s part of the Peabody Institute, now a division of Johns Hopkins University, and is known for its breathtaking architecture and vast collection of books.
The library was established in 1857, thanks to the philanthropy of George Peabody, a financier and philanthropist who wanted to promote culture and education in Baltimore. It was officially opened to the public in 1878. The library was designed by Baltimore architect Edmund G. Lind. This stunning architecture has earned the library the nickname "the cathedral of books."
