Stanford University, J. Henry Meyer Library, California, 1969

Stanford University’s J. Henry Meyer Memorial Library was built as the university’s undergraduate library. It was named after J. Henry Meyer, a successful San Francisco businessman whose family donated funds for its construction. The library was designed to support undergraduate studies with a large general collection, study spaces, and various academic resources. For decades, Meyer Library was a key part of Stanford’s academic landscape, offering students a place to study and conduct research. However, as digital resources grew in prominence and the building’s infrastructure aged, the university decided to demolish Meyer Library in 2015. Its functions were largely transferred to Lathrop Library, which opened in 2014 in a renovated building nearby, providing modern study spaces and access to technology-driven resources.