J. Henry Meyer Memorial Library

The J. Henry Meyer Memorial Library was an academic library at Stanford University with four floors, high columns, and vaulted ceilings, with large windows covering its exterior walls. The building offered multiple seminar rooms across different levels, a computer cluster, 24-hour study space, and specialized academic computing services.

The library opened on December 2, 1966, designed by Stanford graduate John Carl Warnecke. Operations ended in August 2014, and the structure was demolished in early 2015.

The fourth floor housed an East Asia collection with extensive materials from China, Japan, and Korea that supported research across international programs. This specialized section served scholars whose work required access to these particular regional resources.

Visitors could explore the building on foot, with clear signage guiding them through facilities on each floor. The 24-hour study area remained open continuously, though most other services were available during regular hours.

A seismic assessment in 2007 revealed that extensive earthquake safety upgrades were necessary. This finding ultimately led to the decision to demolish the building rather than undertake costly renovations.

GPS coordinates: 37.42569,-122.16736

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