Los Angeles Central Library: A History of Its Art and Architecture

Discover Los Angeles Central Library's captivating journey-a world-renowned architectural masterpiece that survived demolition threats and fires to become an essential cultural landmark.

Declared one of the most beautiful libraries in the world, Los Angeles Central Library is a monument to fine architecture and artwork-and, of course, its renowned collection of the written word and its world-class special collections. Los Angeles Central Library and its history are as fascinating as any of t...