Felipe de Neve Branch Library facts for kids
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Felipe de Neve Branch
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Felipe de Neve Branch, May 2008
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 Location in the Los Angeles metropolitan area
Location in California
Location in the United States
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| Location | 2820 W. 6th St., Los Angeles, California |
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| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | Austin Whittlesey |
| Architectural style | Mediterranean Revival-Classical Revival; Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals |
| MPS | Los Angeles Branch Library System TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001008 |
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| Added to NRHP | May 19, 1987 |
The Felipe de Neve Branch Library is a special library in Los Angeles, California. It is part of the Los Angeles Public Library system. You can find it near Lafayette Park in the Westlake, Los Angeles area. This beautiful building was finished in 1929.
The library was designed by an architect named Austin Whittlesey. He used a mix of styles called Mediterranean Revival and Classical Revival. These styles often feature red tile roofs and grand designs. The library is named after Felipe de Neve. He was a Spanish governor who helped start the city of Los Angeles. The library opened on "Felipe de Neve Day" in 1929. This day celebrated 148 years since Los Angeles was founded.
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What Makes the Felipe de Neve Branch Special?
The Felipe de Neve Branch Library is more than just a place to read books. It is also a very important historic building.
A Local Landmark: Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument
In January 1984, the library was named a Historic-Cultural Monument. This means the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission recognized it as a very important place. It helps us remember the history and culture of the city.
A National Treasure: National Register of Historic Places
In 1987, the De Neve Branch Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This is a list of places across the United States that are important to history. Many other branch libraries in Los Angeles were also added to this list at the same time. These libraries were built in different old-fashioned styles. They were part of the first library system for Los Angeles.
What Does the Building Look Like?
The De Neve Branch Library is a one-story building. It is made of brick and has a bright red tile roof. The front of the building, facing the street, is very fancy. It has windows arranged in a balanced way. You can also see black and white tile decorations. These tiles are shaped like diamonds and crosses. Above the main doors, there is a mosaic tile picture of the city's seal. A stone border with flowers surrounds the seal and the doors.
