"The Public Library and Art Gallery - Palos Verdes Estates, California. / (Geo E. Watson Photos, L. B. 6)"

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CollectionPostcard and Ephemera CollectionDescriptionBlack and white postcard image shows view looking east at the west façade of Malaga Cove Library, located at 2400 Via Campesina in Malaga Cove. Visible in the foreground is the grassy area of Farnham Martins Park. Designed by architect Myron Hunt and landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers, the Library was built for a cost of $90,000. It opened to the public on June 3, 1930, as the Public Library and Art Gallery, with reading rooms and shelving on the main floor and a gallery and community room on the ground level. Printed on upper right front is "1500" and Golden West logo.LanguageengSize3.5 x 5.5 inFormat1 postcardHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code39350013260967Shelf LocationPC37aRestrictions on AccessElectronically digitized by the Palos Verdes Library District from the Palos Verdes Library Local History Center 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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Geographic LocationMalaga Cove (Palos Verdes Estates, Calif.)SubjectLibraries--California--Palos Verdes EstatesHistoric buildings--California--Palos Verdes Estates

Personal Name

DonorWilson, BethPhotographerWatson, George E.

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