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Order Number	00084720
Title	Recordak machine, Los Angeles Public Library
Studio	Rothschild Photo.
Collection ID	Los Angeles Public Library Legacy Collection
Location/Accession	C-5(333) 4x5
Date	Circa 1951
Physical Description	1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm.
Notes	Title supplied by cataloger.
Historical Data	Central Library, located at 630 W. 5th Street in downtown Los Angeles, was designed by architects Bertram G. Goodhue and Carlton M. Winslow. Constructed between 1922-1926, it was designed to mimic the architecture of ancient Egypt, complete with a tiled mosaic pyramid tower and many beautiful murals throughout. Tragic fires in 1986 destroyed part of the building along with 20 percent of the library's collection, prompting a closure for 6 years while restoration took place. The renovation was completed in 1993, and the library reopened on October 3, 1993. The Los Angeles Public Library is the third largest public library in the United States in terms of books and periodical holdings, boasting over 6 million volumes. It was added to the National Register of Historical Places in 1970 - Building #70000136.
Description	Recordak machines installed at the Los Angeles Public Library saved time for librarians, library assistants, and patrons alike. Here, a woman sits in front of a Recordak machine and appears to be looking through a microfilm reel that is being projected onto a screen. A sign posted on the front of the Recordak reads: "Reading periods begin precisely on the hour. Reading periods are for one hour only. Patrons may sign for two reading periods only. Patrons may not sign for two consecutive periods. If a patron is late more than five minutes, he loses his appointment... Staff members will place and remove reels for patrons. Patrons may read as many reels as they request. Only one reel will be drawn at a time."
Subject	Los Angeles Public Library. Los Angeles Public Library.--Circulation Dept. Documents on microfilm--California--Los Angeles. Microfilm readers--California--Los Angeles. Microfilm services--California--Los Angeles. Library buildings--California--Los Angeles. Library users--California--Los Angeles. Libraries--California--Los Angeles. Goodhue, Bertram Grosvenor,1869-1924. Winslow, Carleton M.,1919-
Format	Photographic prints
Reproduction Information	Images available for reproduction and use. Please see the Ordering & Use page at http://tessa.lapl.org/OrderingUse.html for additional information.
Sub-Collection Name	Los Angeles Public Library Legacy Photo Collection