Building The Center
Architects James Polshek and Richard Olcott were commissioned by President Bill Clinton to bring his vision of "a symbol of our heritage, a record of our past, and a jumping-off point for the future," to life. Built on the Arkansas River, the Center overlooks a scenic view of the river and has a bridge-like feel in the architecture. With aesthetics in mind, the builders put purpose and functionality first when it came to building the Center. One of the main purposes of the Center is as a branch of the National Archives. Therefore, the library and museum sections of The Clinton Center have an obligation, according to Congress, to protect artifacts and documents found and created during the Clinton administration.
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