It was built in 1929 based on a Mediterranean Revival-Classical Revival design by architect Austin Whittlesey. The branch was named after Felipe de Neve, the Spanish governor of California who oversaw the founding of Los Angeles. The branch was opened on Felipe de Neve Day in 1929, celebrating the 148th anniversary of the founding of Los Angeles.[3]
The Felipe de Neve Branch was designated a Historic-Cultural Monument by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission in January 1984. In 1987, the De Neve Branch and several other branch libraries in Los Angeles were added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of a thematic group submission.[4] The application noted that the branch libraries had been constructed in a variety of period revival styles to house the initial branch library system of the City of Los Angeles. With respect to the De Neve Branch, the application described the building as a one-story Mediterranean style brick building with a red tile roof. The street elevation is elaborately decorated with symmetrically arranged groupings of windows and black and white tile decorations in the shape of diamonds and crosses. The seal of the city made of mosaic tile is above the front doors. A horseshoe-shaped cast stone border of a floral design surrounds the top of the seal and doors.[4]
^. Archived from the original on 2011-10-02. Retrieved 2011-10-03.
^"Library To Be Dedicated: Ceremones at Branch in Lafayette Park Will Take Place on Felipe De Neve Day". Los Angeles Times. 1929-09-01.
^ abThe Los Angeles Branch Library System TR Multiple Property Submission nomination explains 22 branch libraries but one, the University Branch, appears not to have been listed.
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Media related to Felipe de Neve Branch Library at Wikimedia Commons
History of the Felipe de Neve Branch Library 1929-1988
July 1929 Newspaper article on naming of Felipe De Neve Branch
August 1929 Newspaper article on dedication ceremonies for Felipe De Neve Branch
Flyer explaining the symbolism of the Hollow Wall Diptych at the Felipe de Neve Branch Library
January 01, 1970
felipe, neve, branch, library, branch, library, angeles, public, library, located, lafayette, park, westlake, angeles, felipe, neve, branchu, national, register, historic, placeslos, angeles, historic, cultural, monument, 452felipe, neve, branch, 2008show, ang. Felipe de Neve Branch Library is a branch library of the Los Angeles Public Library located in Lafayette Park in Westlake Los Angeles Felipe de Neve BranchU S National Register of Historic PlacesLos Angeles Historic Cultural Monument No 452Felipe de Neve Branch May 2008Show map of the Los Angeles metropolitan areaShow map of CaliforniaShow map of the United StatesLocation2820 W 6th St Los Angeles CaliforniaCoordinates34 3 46 N 118 16 14 W 34 06278 N 118 27056 W 34 06278 118 27056Built1929ArchitectAustin WhittleseyArchitectural styleMediterranean Revival Classical Revival Late 19th And 20th Century RevivalsMPSLos Angeles Branch Library System TRNRHP reference No 87001008 1 LAHCM No 452Significant datesAdded to NRHPMay 19 1987Designated LAHCM1989 10 17 2 Contents 1 History 2 See also 3 References 4 External linksHistory edit nbsp The branch is named after Felipe de Neve founder of Los Angeles and 4th Governor of the Californias It was built in 1929 based on a Mediterranean Revival Classical Revival design by architect Austin Whittlesey The branch was named after Felipe de Neve the Spanish governor of California who oversaw the founding of Los Angeles The branch was opened on Felipe de Neve Day in 1929 celebrating the 148th anniversary of the founding of Los Angeles 3 The Felipe de Neve Branch was designated a Historic Cultural Monument by the Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Commission in January 1984 In 1987 the De Neve Branch and several other branch libraries in Los Angeles were added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of a thematic group submission 4 The application noted that the branch libraries had been constructed in a variety of period revival styles to house the initial branch library system of the City of Los Angeles With respect to the De Neve Branch the application described the building as a one story Mediterranean style brick building with a red tile roof The street elevation is elaborately decorated with symmetrically arranged groupings of windows and black and white tile decorations in the shape of diamonds and crosses The seal of the city made of mosaic tile is above the front doors A horseshoe shaped cast stone border of a floral design surrounds the top of the seal and doors 4 See also edit nbsp Los Angeles portal National Register of Historic Places listings in Los Angeles List of Los Angeles Historic Cultural Monuments in the Wilshire and Westlake areas Los Angeles Public LibraryReferences edit National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service April 15 2008 Designated Historic Cultural Monuments Office of Historic Resources City of Los Angeles Archived from the original on 2011 10 02 Retrieved 2011 10 03 Library To Be Dedicated Ceremones at Branch in Lafayette Park Will Take Place on Felipe De Neve Day Los Angeles Times 1929 09 01 a b The Los Angeles Branch Library System TR Multiple Property Submission nomination explains 22 branch libraries but one the University Branch appears not to have been listed External links edit nbsp Media related to Felipe de Neve Branch Library at Wikimedia Commons Felipe de Neve Branch Los Angeles Public Library History of the Felipe de Neve Branch Library 1929 1988 July 1929 Newspaper article on naming of Felipe De Neve Branch August 1929 Newspaper article on dedication ceremonies for Felipe De Neve Branch Flyer explaining the symbolism of the Hollow Wall Diptych at the Felipe de Neve Branch Library Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Felipe de Neve Branch Library amp oldid 1156782764, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
