Exterior view of the downtown branch of the Los Angeles Public Library, showing the lawns, fountain, and walkway leading up to the building's entrance. In the background can be seen the Edison building and Mayflower hotel.
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Front of Central Library; path with steps and fountains on three levels; lawn, trees, and shrubbery line walking paths; building to the right topped by sign that reads:"Mayflower Hotel, Ye Bull Pen Inn."
Front of Central Library from northwest corner with view going east on Sixth Street; Biltmore Hotel is behind library on the right side; lawn, trees, and shrubbery line walking paths; American flag on flag pole.
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Front of Central Library with steps and fountaiins on three levels; lawn, trees and shrubbery line walking paths; streetlights; Ediison Building to left; sign for Mayflower Hotel, Ye Bullpen Inn on top of building to the right; radio tower to...
Front of Central Library; three fountains and steps leading to entrance; trees, lawn, shrubbery line walking paths; people strolling and sitting on benches; across the street to the left is the Edison Building.
Fifth Street side entrance to Central Library; people gathered at doorway or sitting on bench; trees, shrubbery; streetlights; flags of U.S. and California on flagpoles next to tower.
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Front of Central Library with steps leading up center path with fountains on three levels; lawn, trees and shrubbery line walking paths; people walking up steps toward entrance; view of Edison building to left; in front of Edison Building, sign on...
Fifth Street side of Central Library viewed from the rear of the building, looking east; trees and shrubbery; streetlights; radio towers; small terrace and fire escapes on second story windows.
View of front and south side of Central Library from across the street; the parking lot in front of the library is almost full; stairs lead up to the courtyard; lawn, trees, flowers, and shrubbery; buildings in background.
