Phase II of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This view is of the new reference desk, with the core reference books visible along the wall behind the desk.
Taken at the time of the Library groundbreaking ceremonies for the Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion project, this photo is of the color rendering of the proposed new facade for the library. See also photos 1356 and 1357 for color renderings of proposed library building.
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.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under the white tent.
Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is looking toward the new front entrance. The entranceway pillars are partially constructed. The old entrance is visible to the right.
Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This interior view looks toward the new reference desk. Several ladders are visible. No shelving has yet been installed.
Phase I of Library Renovation/Expansion Project at 20 W. Duarte Road. This photograph was taken after all the books had been moved into the new remodeled section. The circulation desk is visible to the far left. The drainage pipe is on the right. Globe lights.
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 Mayor Dennis Lojeski just visible to the far right, addressing the audience.
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.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows the large sign which announces the remodel and lists the names of many of the people involved in the project.
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.
Photo taken of Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road, during the 1995/96 expansion/remodel project. This view is of the interior of the newly constructed adult area. A pickup truck is parked outside the emergency exit located in the northeast corner of the room. Brown paper has been placed over sections of the new carpet.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people sitting and standing under the tent. They seem to be looking toward the front, as if someone were speaking to them.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows a number of people standing under the tent. In the rear center, Jim Dale, Jerry Collins and Pete Kinnehan are seen talking.
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.
Photographic reproduction of original artist's rendering of proposed Arcadia Public Library remodel/expansion. Original rendering measures approx. 32"x36". Artist was Anthony Van Strauhal, also known as Tony Van Strauhal. This view is of front of the building showing trellis work to the left and right of the main entrance. New addition to the adult area is visible to the left. Several cars are parked in the front lot and people are walking to and from the entrance.
Groundbreaking ceremonies for the remodel/expansion project at Arcadia Public Library, 20 W. Duarte Road. This photo shows Councilman Dr. Sheng Chang on the left with an unidentified man.
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.