Thomas Carlyle - Redwood City Main Library - Redwood City, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 29.046 W 122° 13.634
10S E 568320 N 4148857
A quote by satirist Thomas Carlyle in front of the main library.
Waymark Code: WM9CQC
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/01/2010
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The quote is etched in red marble by the entrance of the library. It reads: "All that mankind has done, thought, gained or been: it is lying as in magic preservation in the pages of books. They are the chosen possession of men."
Address:
1044 Middlefield Road Redwood City, CA 94063-1815
Website: Not listed
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