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Urban spelunking: Treasures of MPL's Krug Rare Books Room

Even if you climb the stairs up to the second floor of the Milwaukee Public Library's Central Library you might miss the Krug Rare Books Room. Inside - in a 5,839 square foot area that is kept at 68-70 degrees Fahrenheit and 40-50 percent relative humidity - are more than 15,000 rare items, including books, artwork, periodicals and other items. Here are some of the best of them.