<p>From World Architecture News:</p>
<p>This is a beautiful building, indeed. A perfect blend of old and new.
The dedication was today.</p>
<p>First floor statue of Jefferson: <a href="http://www.usma.edu/Dcomm/PV/yr2008/08SEP12.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://www.usma.edu/Dcomm/PV/yr2008/08SEP12.pdf</a></p>
<p>Second floor display: Re-creation</a> of Jeffersons Cabinet on display in West Points new library | All About Kids Magazine.com v2.0 </p>
<p>....and more pictures of the exterior:</p>
<p>It's been dedicated about 3 times now.</p>
<p>The class ring case is now back out on display in the library--Our Firstie sent us pics of the case and of her GGG grandfather's class ring on display there over Ring Weekend.</p>
<p>The building is absolutely stunning. And the view from the 6th floor balcony overlooking the Hudson is worth more than a million.</p>
<p>We are going in October; I cannot wait to see that view with the spectacular fall colors!! I know it won't be anywhere near as amazing as seeing my son compete that weekend in his sport, but it might be a close second! = )</p>
<p>I am looking forward to seeing it in a couple of weeks. I will be going out to NY for the football game on Oct. 11th.</p>
<p>My favorite part of the old library was the ring case. I have looked at the rings at least three times now and I always see something I missed before.</p>
<p>"West Point Gives Cadets a New Hall of Learning"</p>
<p>"WEST POINT, N.Y. As Brig. Gen. Patrick Finnegan stood on the sixth-floor terrace of the new library on the campus of the United States Military Academy here, he was able to take in the full sweep of the institutions history. "</p>
<p>I saw the interior during Reorgy week - it is as beautiful and inviting as everyone is saying. I hope they will allow parents inside in October - are we all going to be there then? :) I would love to see the view from the sixth floor terrace and then visit the coffee bar on the first floor.</p>
<p>I never considered I might not be allowed in when I go! Man, I hope there's no problem going in...the class rings were not on display during A day and I want to see them....and I didn't make it to the 6th floor; NC was hungry!</p>
<p>I do believe you shall gain entry. We just walked right in soon after it opened in August. </p>
<p>I am sure your cadet will love to give you a tour and show you a favorite study area - ;)</p>
<p>Cadets make great chaperones. :)</p>
<p>there is a sign in the library saying that if you are accompanied by cadets you can tour the library</p>
<p>Thanks, bc328!</p>
<p>thanks! We are coming for a long weekend, and if our cadet has practice, maybe we can find a kind cadet to accompany us!</p>
<p>We were at WP last weekend, and have some gorgeous photos taken from the library terrace. It is a beautiful building.</p>