Streamlining of N.H. Library gives smarter, larger unit
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection
Creator
Dean, Gordon
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes The name of the library was changed from North Hollywood Sidney Lanier Regional Branch to North Hollywood Amelia M. Earhart Regional Branch in 1980. Photograph caption dated June 22, 1957 reads "Here's how library looks now. Trees and other plantings frame picturesque Sidney Lanier (North Hollywood) regional library designed in Spanish style. Year-long face-lifting enlarged library from 4,897 to 7,700 square feet. Investment of $50,000 in new books expanded collection from 45,000 to 65,000 volumes, including more magazines and special periodicals in adult reference room. New furniture and files were installed throughout to bring more comfort and conveniences to book lovers. Library expansion filled need brought about by influx of new residents." The library is located in North Hollywood Park.; See images #00131247 through #00131254 for all photos in this series.
Type
Image
Format
1 photographic print :b&w ;21 x 26 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Public Library.--North Hollywood Branch Regional libraries--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Branch libraries--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Public libraries--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) Libraries--California--Los Angeles Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monuments Library buildings--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Lawns--California--Los Angeles Shrubs--California--Los Angeles Plants--California--Los Angeles Parks--California--North Hollywood (Los Angeles) North Hollywood Park (Los Angeles, Calif.) North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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