This blog represents a collection of postcards that focuses on libraries in the United States and throughout the world.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Public Library, Riverside, California
[LIB9840] As a prime example of the New Formalism architectural movement, which was popular for public, institutional and financial buildings during the 1960s, the downtown library includes several hallmarks of this mid-century style: rigid box-like appearance, floating pedestal, brick veneer, strong pilasters, large overhang, fanciful canopy and period lighting.
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