Douglas Library, Kingston

Douglas Library is an academic library at Queen's University that serves the university's science and engineering faculty. Several floors of the building are underground, as buildings taller than the Grant Hall Clock Tower were once prohibited. The top floor of the library is magnificent and features stained glass windows.

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Sight Name: Douglas Library
Sight Location: Kingston, Canada (See walking tours in Kingston)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark

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