Los Angeles Central Library
Richard J. Riordan Central Library, also known as the Los Angeles Central Library, is the main branch of the Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL), in Downtown Los Angeles. It is named after Mayor of Los Angeles Richard Riordan.
Location
630 W. 5th St., Los Angeles, California
less than 1-acre (0.40 ha)
1925
Art Deco, Mexican Late Baroque
46
December 18, 1970
March 1, 1967[2]
It consists of two buildings: the Goodhue Building and the Tom Bradley addition, from 1925 and 1993, respectively.[3] The former was listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on December 18, 1970.[4]
Collections and departments[edit]
Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection[edit]
The Central Library houses and archives the extensive Los Angeles Public Library Photo Collection of over 3 million historic photographs from varied sources and collection acquisitions. Many images can be viewed by the public via the online photo collection.[20] The physical Photo Collection is an important resource for researchers, writers, curators, and educators.[21]