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Central Library unveils a peek at the L.A. of 1925 – KCRW
KCRW Reports Central Library unveils a peek at the L.A. of 1925 The Los Angeles Central Library’s time capsule contained a scrapbook, coins, old newspapers in multiple languages and an even older time capsule from 1881. By Danielle Chiriguayo • Feb 2, 2026 • 4m Listen When a time capsule was buried near the LA Central Library’s cornerstone in…
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Central Library turns 100 – LAist
Explore LA Central Library turns 100 We explore its scrappy origin story Cato Hernández scours through tons of archives to understand how our region became the way it is today. The Central Library in downtown Los Angeles hits a big milestone this year: It’s turning 100 years old. The century-old landmark has been through a…
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Librarian reminisces about old Central Library as it heads to market – Times of San Diego
Arts Librarian reminisces about old Central Library as it heads to market Share this: Overview: Old Central library As the city announced it was seeking buyers or lessees to redevelop the 1954 building into housing, she reminisced about what the space at 820 E St. meant to her and other staff during the 59 years…
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San Diego’s old Central Library is on the market – San Diego Union-Tribune
Business San Diego’s old Central Library is on the market The city is seeking a buyer or lessee to turn its vacant, downtown property at 820 E St. into an apartment tower. By Jennifer Van Grove | jennifer.vangrove@sduniontribune.com | The San Diego Union-Tribune, UPDATED: September 2, 2025 at 8:05 PM PDT San Diego’s empty old…
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Old Central Library Expected to Soon Become a Shelter | Voice of San Diego
by Lisa Halverstadt, January 4, 2023 This post originally appeared in the Jan. 4 Morning Report. Sign up here. The city expects to welcome homeless San Diegans to sleep in its old Central Library later this month. Mayor Todd Gloria’s office said the city is preparing the long-vacant downtown library to accommodate 26 beds this…
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San Diego Public Library System Gets New Director – Times of San Diego
“The interim director of the city of San Diego’s library system took the job on a permanent basis Tuesday, according to Mayor Kevin Faulconer.” via San Diego Public Library System Gets New Director – Times of San Diego.
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Living Room will be cafe in new downtown San Diego library | UTSanDiego.com
“DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO — San Diego’s popular new downtown library will soon get the outdoor garden cafe it’s lacked since opening just over a year ago, city officials said. The cafe, located on the ground floor of the nine-story library, will become another branch of the The Living Room coffee house chain.” via Living Room…
