Olin's Declaration — John M. Olin Library
Olin's Declaration, a special-collections exhibit built around a rare 1776 broadside copy of the Declaration of Independence in the John M. Olin Library at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, was designed by C&G Partners as part of the library's renovation with architect Ann Beha Architects, completed in spring 2018.
| Venue | John M. Olin Library |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2018 |
| Technologies | climate-controlled archival display case |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| C&G Partners | Exhibit Design | |
| C&G Partners | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding | |
| ann-beha-architects | Architecture | architect for the Olin Library transformation |
Description
The Declaration is displayed in a climate-controlled, security-rated chamber within a 75-foot archival gallery alcove. The project also includes a 60-foot archival case showcasing university alumni and affiliates, interactive interpretive elements, and a four-story tower connecting special collections to a skylit conference room.