Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under and next to the white tent. The construction trailer is visible in the background.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the temporary reference desks. The window behind the second reference desk overlooks what used to be the south adult patio.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken of the adult reading room after all the books had been removed and moved into the renovated section. The drainage pipe is visible in the center of the photo. A floor plant is next to a pillar. Globe lights.
Groundbreaking ceremony for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project. This photo shows a number of people walking toward the tent which was set up in the front parking lot. Balloons are attached to one side of the tent.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo is from a distance and shows the white tent set up in the parking lot. There are balloons tied to the tent. A number of people are standing under and near the tent.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. A number of people are standing under the white tent. At the extreme left is Betty Rochefort. Standing next to her with the white hat is John Reuter.
Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". The artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of proposed new addition to adult area and shows red tile roof that was not budgeted by City Council. Exterior view.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows four council members holding a shovel, standing in front of a large sign announcing the remodel. L-R: Sheng Chang, Mary Young, Dennis Lojeski, Barbara Kuhn.
Military convoy coming toward camera. First vehicle is passing under branch of a tree. There are six men on it and it appears to be pulling a smaller 4-wheeled vehicle. The second vehicle in convoy appears to be identical to first.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows four council members and City Clerk June Alford holding a shovel and standing in front of a large sign announcing the remodel. L-R: Sheng Chang, Mary Young, Mayor Dennis Lojeski, Barbara Kuhn and June Alford.
Temporary circulation desk during Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion at 20 W. Duarte Road. This circulation desk was located in the NW corner of what used to be the Children's Room. The window to the left looks out into what used to be the Children's Room patio. Globe lights.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows drainage pipe used to drain water from roof during the rains of winter 1996. The book trucks covered the pipe, which ran all the way out the temporary front doors into what used to be the Children's Room patio. The area behind the book trucks was the sorting area. A young woman is standing looking at books shelved along the plywood wall. To the right are the photocopy machines.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Trash cans turned upside down straddled the drainage pipe which was installed to drain water off the roof. This photo is taken from what used to be the Children's Room patio, looking toward the temporary front doors. The Friends of the Library 25cent booksale bookshelf is visible in the center of the photo. A television seen to the right played a fundraising video.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room and was the temporary location for the Children's Room. Door to the left led into the adult area, with temporary circulation desk to the right. The stage curtains are visible on the right.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. The temporary Children's Room reference desk is visible just to the right of the center of the photo. A caroussel for videos is seen on the right. No one is seen in the photo.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what used to be the Art & Lecture Room. Stacks of childrens' books are visible. Photo was probably taken from the stage area.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken on the stage, which was being used as the temporary children's staff offices. The stage curtain is visible to the right.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo was taken in what was the Art & Lecture Room, looking toward the hallway which housed the restrooms. A temporary plywood wall is seen in the center. To the left is a video caroussel. This area was part of the temporary Children's Room.
Phase I of Arcadia Public Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the hallway between the adult reading room and the reference area, looking toward the reference area. A drinking fountain is seen on the left.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view shows part of the Reference area. A round table and chairs are visible in foreground.