Library Interior, Peninsula Center Library
| Title: | Library Interior, Peninsula Center Library. |
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| Name(s): |
Shulman, Julius, photographer 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); 8.5 x 11 in. | |
| Abstract/Description: | Image shows interior view of the library with recessed lighting and white columns, with tables with wooden partitions and chairs visible in the background. Individual study tables are visible to the left with library shelving visible in the background. 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): |
000036913 (Bar Code) 786 (Negative Number) |
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| Note(s): |
Reverse of print affixed with label, “PENINSULA CENTER LIBRARY / PALOS VERDES LIBRARY DISTRICT / 27650 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE/ ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CALIF.90274 / 1-68" with handwritten "BLDG FOTO D CL JY '68." Print stamped on reverse with “PUBLICATION PERMITTED IN RETURN FOR CREDIT TO ARCHITECTS / A. QUINCY JONES, F.A.I.A., AND FREDERICK E. EMMONS, A.I.A. / 12248 SANTA MONICA BOULEVARD, LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90025”; and “PHOTOGRAPHY BY / JULIUS SHULMAN / P.O. BOX 46206 / LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 90046” / 4254-24”. |
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| Subject(s): |
Herman Miller, Inc. 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 Furniture--United States--History--20th century |
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| Held by: | Palos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. | |
| Location: | Local History Center | |
| Shelf locator: | PVLH.PVLDCOLL018.07.PEN42 | |
| 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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