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.
View west across First Avenue at front entrance of Arcadia's first City Hall built for this purpose. This is a painting done by Edna Lenz, photographed by David McAdam. Original painting is housed at Arcadia Public Library. note: slides housed separately; negative housed with other 4x5 negatives; print housed with photos.
The plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. This is the first City of Arcadia Historical Landmark. The clubhouse is about 90 years old.
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. 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 Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of what used to be the sorting room, and during Phase I was used as the newspaper/microfiche/film room. Microfiche/film machines are visible on the right. A book truck with newspapers is visible in the center of the photo.
Cheryl Alberg (left) and Mayor Tom Beck (right) in front of plaque designating Arcadia Woman's Club Clubhouse the City of Arcadia Historic Landmark No. 1, at 324 S. First Avenue, Arcadia, CA. First Historic Landmark in the City of Arcadia.
New public access computers at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion project at 20 W. Duarte Road. Temporary adult reading area with round tables are seen in what used to be the Children's Room. Microfiche/film cabinets are visible along wall to the left. Several patrons are seen sitting at the tables.
1728a. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728b. Arcadia Public Library exterior front. 1728c. Arcadia Public Library west side of building. 1728d. Arcadia Public Library bus stop waiting area
Arcadia Public Library at First and Wheeler Avenues. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
Original reference desk at Arcadia Public Library as it was built in 1961 Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New exterior of the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New reference desk at Arcadia Public Library after the remodel/renovation. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
New HVAC system at the newly remodeled/expanded Arcadia Public Library. Part of the "History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.
A skewed view of the front of Arcadia Public Library. This is the north side of the library building, facing Duarte Road. Boy stands under the arch that reads: Arcadia Public Library.
Edna Lenz painting of the Arcadia Public Library at First Avenue and Wheeler Street. Part of " History of the Arcadia Public Library" slide series prepared by City Librarian Kent Ross.