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Title
1930 American Library Association Convention, view 21
Alternative Title
Eyre Powell Chamber of Commerce Photo Collection
Date Created and/or Issued
1930
Publication Information
Los Angeles Chamber of Commerce
Contributing Institution
Los Angeles Public Library
Collection
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection
Rights Information
Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Description
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.
Close-up of a Newbery Medal, nestled in its velvet-lined case. Rachel Field's book "Hitty, Her First Hundred Years," was the recipient of the 1930 Newbery Award which was announced at the American Library Association convention held that year at the Los Angeles Public Library's Central Library.
Type
image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;11 x 14 cm. on sheet 21 x 26 cm.
Photographic prints
Identifier
00077055
Eyre Powell Chamber of Commerce Collection
N-004-488.21 4x5
CARL0000078766
http://173.196.26.125/cdm/ref/collection/photos/id/110901
Subject
Central Library (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Los Angeles Public Library
American Library Association
Awards
Newbery Medal
Newbery Award
Downtown Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Calif.)
Source
Security Pacific National Bank

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