Shades of L.A. is an archive of photographs representing the contemporary and historic diversity of families in Los Angeles. Images were chosen from family albums and include daily life, social organizations, work, personal and holiday celebrations, and migration and immigration activities. Made possible and accessible through the generous support of the Security Pacific National Bank, Sunlaw Cogeneration Partners, Photo Friends, California Council for the Humanities, the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation, and the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation
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Description
A couple sit on the left side of the entrance to the San Pedro Branch of the Los Angeles Public Library at 820 S. Beacon St. The library was built with an initial grant of $10,000 from Andrew Carnegie, followed by a supplementary $375 from Carnegie and $500 from the city. Architects Edelsvard and Saffell, as well as H. V. Bradbeer, have been credited with the design of the Classical Revival style building. After being used as a public library until 1923, it became the Chamber of Commerce, then later housed the Seamen's Library. In 1966, it was demolished to make way for the Maritime Industry Memorial.
Couples--California--Los Angeles Branch libraries--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Carnegie libraries--California--Los Angeles Neoclassicism (Architecture)--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Lost architecture--California--San Pedro (Los Angeles) Edelsvard & Saffell San Pedro (Los Angeles, Calif.) Shades of L.A. Collection photographs Bradbeer, H.V
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