Library Interior, Peninsula Center Library
Abstract/Description: | Image shows Periodical area of the library, with recessed lighting, white columns, and a table and six chairs in the foreground and additional tables and chairs at center. The tri-level Peninsula Center Library, which was designed and furnished by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons, opened on July 17, 1967. The building occupied 64,600 sq. ft of floor space with library services on the main floor and parking facilities both above and below the main library floor. The Peninsula Center Library was remodeled and expanded in 1995, almost doubling in size from the original structure. |
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Subject(s): | Furniture--United States--History--20th century Palos Verdes Library District (Calif.) Public libraries--California--Palos Verdes Peninsula Library buildings--California--Palos Verdes Peninsula Architecture, Modern--20th century Library shelving Rolling Hills Estates (Calif.) 1961-1970 Interiors Herman Miller, Inc. |
Date Created: | ca 1968 |
Title: | Library Interior, Peninsula Center Library. |
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Name(s): |
Jones, A. Quincy, architect Emmons, Frederick E., architect |
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Type of Resource: | still image | |
Date Created: | ca 1968 | |
Extent: | 1 photographic print (b/w); 8 x 10 in. | |
Abstract/Description: | Image shows Periodical area of the library, with recessed lighting, white columns, and a table and six chairs in the foreground and additional tables and chairs at center. The tri-level Peninsula Center Library, which was designed and furnished by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick Emmons, opened on July 17, 1967. The building occupied 64,600 sq. ft of floor space with library services on the main floor and parking facilities both above and below the main library floor. The Peninsula Center Library was remodeled and expanded in 1995, almost doubling in size from the original structure. | |
Identifier(s): | 000036889 (Bar Code) | |
Note(s): |
Includes duplicate 8.5 x 11 in. print. Written on back: "In the first eight months." |
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Subject(s): |
Furniture--United States--History--20th century Palos Verdes Library District (Calif.) Public libraries--California--Palos Verdes Peninsula Library buildings--California--Palos Verdes Peninsula Architecture, Modern--20th century Library shelving Rolling Hills Estates (Calif.) 1961-1970 Interiors Herman Miller, Inc. |
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Held by: | Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. | |
Location: | Local History Center | |
Shelf locator: | PVLH.PVLDCOLL018.07.PEN40 | |
Restrictions on Access: | Electronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Room Photo Collection. Copyright status must be investigated before publishing or commercial use. To obtain permission and images for publication purposes please contact the Palos Verdes Library District. | |
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