Exploring LA’s 100 Year Old Central Library

2026-06-03 21:02

From blog Atomic Redhead

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Exploring LA’s 100 Year Old Central Library

Located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles is a true beacon for Angelenos, the Los Angeles Central Library. This year, the iconic Art Deco buildings turns 100. Filled with not just books, but galleries, murals, and unique artifacts, one can learn about its history through free docent led tours, which Patrick and I did recently. While the building is 100 years old, LA’s library history begins in 1872, when the Los Angeles Library Association, an entirely volunteer run organization, was founded. Just a few years later, in 1879, it became the official city library, however without a real central location, instead there were five different locations around the...

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