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Description
Interior views of Los Angeles Public Library. Architect: Bertram Grosvernor Goodhue. Mott no. 92 refers to Los Angeles Public Library and no. 95 refers to McKee and Wentworth File proof no.: j-5-a. Negative file no.:92-122. 1992-5253 (92-122). Murals in rotunda. Space features large vaulted ceilings with wall murals depicting scenes from classic literature. Large globe fixture suspended from ceiling -- 1992-5254 (92-123). Murals in rotunda. Space features large vaulted ceilings with wall murals depcting scenes from classic literature -- 1992-5255 (92-124). Murals in rotunda. Large open space features vaulted ceilings with fancy tile work and large wall murals depicting scenes from early colonial life -- 1992-5256 (92-127). Murals in rotunda. Large open space features vaulted tile ceilings with fixture of globe -- 1992-5257 (95-41). Interior general view of reading room, vaulted ceiling with wood beam trusses. Rows of books along side and rear walls with multiple rows of tables and chairs in center -- 1992-5258 (92-48). Reading Room. Large room features vaulted ceiling supported by wood beam trusses -- 1992-5259 (95-49). Reading Room. Room features vaulted ceiling with wood beam trusses -- 1992-5261 (95-77). Details of General Literature Room. Room features long wood tables for reading, bookshelves along walls with card catalog drawers -- 1992-5262 (95-78). Information desk in Fiction Room. View of center reference desk with bookshelves behind -- 1992-5263 (95-79). Glass showcase, Children's Room. Display case features various open books with illustrations -- 1992-5264 (95-81). Discharging desk. Small room features large desk in center of room for processing refrence cards. Small cart with books to be reshelved next to sorting table -- 1992-5265 (95-82). Charging desk, Reference Room. Long counter with tall lamps on corners with bookshelves and gated doorway behind -- 1992-5266 (95-83). Newspaper Room. Rows of drafting table like desks used for reading newspapers -- 1992-5267 (95-90). Horizontal display cases. Space features prints organized on wall with display cases and shelves showing books and informational pamphlets -- 1992-5268 (95-91). Horizontal & vertical display cases. Room features multiple display cases with books and literature on display.
Type
image
Format
Photographs. Nonprojected graphic
Extent
15 photographic prints ; 10 x 8 in. and 8 x 10 in.
Identifier
(C)001411738CSL01-Aleph
Language
English
Subject
Los Angeles Public Library--Photographs Showcases Public libraries--California--Los Angeles Reading rooms--California--Los Angeles Chandeliers Murals--California--Los Angeles Vaults (Architecture)--California--Los Angeles Card catalogs--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles (Calif.)--Photographs Photographic prints
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