Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estates, California

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CollectionImages of the Palos Verdes Library DistrictDate1975DescriptionImage shows view looking northwest of the Peninsula Center Library located at 701 Silver Spur Road. Visible are the south and west façades showing the library entrance at center. Deep Valley Drive with automobiles are visible in the foreground and an empty lot west of the library building.

In 1965 plans for a centrally located library were announced to relieve overcrowding at the Malaga Cove Library, then the only library on the Palos Verdes Peninsula, and to provide library services in the area where the population was rapidly expanding. Over 80% of the residents approved the second bond issue in the District’s history for $1.6 million to construct the Peninsula Center Library and the Miraleste Library.

Designed by architects A. Quincy Jones and Frederick E. Emmons, the three level contemporary designed Peninsula Center Library opened in July 1967 at a total cost of $1,644,000. 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.NotesAttributed to photographer Sam Williams.Includes duplicate 8.5 x 11 in. color print.LanguageengPhoto Size8.5 x 11 in.Photo Format1 photographic print (color)Resource Typestill imageHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000036954Shelf LocationPVLH.PVLDCOLL018.07.PEN36Restrictions on AccessElectronically 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.Address701,Silver Spur Road,Rolling Hills Estates,90274,USALocation^[1]

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Geographic LocationRolling Hills Estates (Calif.)SubjectLibrary buildings--California--Palos Verdes PeninsulaPalos Verdes Library District (Calif.)Architecture, Modern--20th centuryPublic libraries--California--Palos Verdes PeninsulaTime Period1971-1980

Personal Name

ArchitectJones, A. QuincyEmmons, Frederick E.

PersonJones, A. QuincyShulman, Julius

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