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. Photograph of the third floor Packing Room. Pictured are a warehouse man, identified as Mr. Murch, and a woman identified as Blanche Herzog, from the Inter-Library Loan Department. The room has shelving units on both walls, as well as a large cubby with labeled slots. A book truck can be seen loaded with canvas bags, possibly full of books to be delivered to departments, or to other branches. Between Mr. Murch and Mrs. Herzog is a long table, which appears to be used for packing purposes. The Packing Room was eventually transferred to Shipping Services in the first floor.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;20 x 24 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Public Library Central Library (Los Angeles, Calif.) Los Angeles Public Library.--Shipping Dept Library employees--California--Los Angeles Interlibrary loans--California--Los Angeles Libraries--California--Los Angeles Books--California--Los Angeles Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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