Title supplied by cataloger. Central Library, located at 630 W. 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles, was designed by architects Bertram G. Goodhue and Carlton M. Winslow. Constructed between 1922-1926, it was designed to mimic the architecture of ancient Egypt, complete with a tiled mosaic pyramid tower and many beautiful murals throughout. Tragic fires in 1986 destroyed part of the building along with 20 percent of the library's collection, prompting a closure for 6 years while restoration took place. The renovation was completed in 1993, and the library reopened on October 3, 1993. The Los Angeles Public Library is the third largest public library in the United States in terms of books and periodical holdings, boasting over 6 million volumes. It was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1970 - Building #70000136. One of several reading lounges in Teen'scape, the nation's most technologically advanced - and among the largest - library facilities for teenagers. Teen'scape also includes a "Living Room" with seating for relaxed reading and a 50" TV with Surround sound; "Cyber Station" with 19 flat-screen computer terminals offering access to the Internet and the Los Angeles Public Library's vast electronic resources; six audio listening stations; study lounge; and three study rooms. Teen'scape Department is located on the second floor of the Goodhue Building in Central Library.
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1 photographic print :color ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
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