Chinese red tile columns on the third floor balcony and black granite columns near the entrance of the library provided accents of color. The caption on the back of the postcard reads, "This new building of modern architecture recently completed at a cost of $2,000,000 is located in the heart of downtown San Diego. The San Diego Library and its 32 branch libraries rank fifth in per capita circulation in the United States." Title supplied by cataloger.
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