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. Periodical Reading Room interior, it later became the Business Room. Shelving units are visible along the perimeter of the department, mostly to house the numerous magazines in the collection. All of the wooden tables and chairs are empty, indicating that the photograph was possibly taken before or after the library opened to the public.
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1 photographic print :b&w ;11 x 14 cm. on sheet 21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Public Library Los Angeles Public Library.--Business Dept Library buildings--California--Los Angeles Library shelving--California--Los Angeles Libraries--California--Los Angeles Business--Periodicals Libraries--Periodicals Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor,1869-1924 Winslow, Carleton M.,1919-
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