L.A. Central Library - Goodhue Building
The Goodhue Building opened in 1926. It is considered to be one of Bertram Goodhue’s finest works. As fate would have it, the Library was his last major work. Shortly after presenting to the Library Board and Art Commission, Goodhue died of a heart attack. His trusted associate Carleton Winslow was tasked with completing the project.
The heart of the Central Library is the ‘Rotunda’. Surrounding the open space are the stacks and reading rooms. This central area acts as both meeting space, and entryway to Los Angeles by way of ceiling tiles and wall murals depicting the regions history.
