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. Recordak machines installed at the Los Angeles Public Library saved time for librarians, library assistants, and patrons alike. Here, a woman sits in front of a Recordak machine and appears to be looking through a microfilm reel that is being projected onto a screen. A sign posted on the front of the Recordak reads: "Reading periods begin precisely on the hour. Reading periods are for one hour only. Patrons may sign for two reading periods only. Patrons may not sign for two consecutive periods. If a patron is late more than five minutes, he loses his appointment... Staff members will place and remove reels for patrons. Patrons may read as many reels as they request. Only one reel will be drawn at a time."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Los Angeles Public Library Los Angeles Public Library.--Circulation Dept Documents on microfilm--California--Los Angeles Microfilm readers--California--Los Angeles Microfilm services--California--Los Angeles Library buildings--California--Los Angeles Library users--California--Los Angeles Libraries--California--Los Angeles Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor,1869-1924 Winslow, Carleton M.,1919-
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