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Pasadena Central Library
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The front of the library viewed from Garfield Avenue to the south.
General information
LocationPasadena, California, United States
Address285 E Walnut St,
Pasadena, CA 91101
Opened1927
Renovated1966, 1984
Design and construction
Architect(s)Myron Hunt and Harold C. Chambers

The Pasadena Central Library is the historic central library building for the city of Pasadena, California.

https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2021/12/09/pasadena-central-library-renovations-could-top-100-million-city-leaders-hunt-for-funding-sources/

https://www.pasadenastarnews.com/2021/06/10/pasadena-central-librarys-big-question-where-to-move-350k-books/

https://www.cityofpasadena.net/library/branches/central-library/

History

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The building was designed by the architectural firm of Myron Hunt and Harold C. Chambers, and opened in 1927.

Construction

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Additions

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Seismic retrofit

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References

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