Peninsula Center Library, Rolling Hills Estates, California

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CollectionImages of the Palos Verdes Library DistrictDateca 1968DescriptionImage shows view looking west of the Peninsula Center Library located at 701 Silver Spur Road. Visible is a portion of the east façade showing the library entrance and stairway with landscaping in the foreground. Several rows of lighting are visible in the roof above the entrance. A bike rack is visible to the right.

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.NotesReverse of print affixed with label, “PENINSULA CENTER LIBRARY / PALOS VERDES LIBRARY DISTRICT / 27650 DEEP VALLEY DRIVE/ ROLLING HILLS ESTATES, CALIF.90274 / 1-68. 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” / 4254-15”.LanguageengPhoto Size8.5 x 11 in.Photo Format1 photographic print (b/w)Resource Typestill imageHeld ByPalos Verdes Library District. Peninsula Center Library. Local History CenterBar Code000034793Shelf LocationPVLH.PVLDCOLL018.07.PEN27Restrictions 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.)SubjectArchitecture, Modern--20th centuryPublic libraries--California--Palos Verdes PeninsulaPalos Verdes Library District (Calif.)Library buildings--California--Palos Verdes PeninsulaTime Period1961-1970

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ArchitectJones, A. QuincyEmmons, Frederick E.PhotographerShulman, Julius

PersonJones, A. QuincyShulman, Julius

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