Moneta Branch, Mediterranean Revival library in South Los Angeles, United States.
The Moneta Branch features a symmetrical facade with a central square tower and brick construction covered in stucco finish at 4255 South Olive Street.
Built in 1923 as part of the Los Angeles Public Library system, the Moneta Branch operated until 1987 when damage from the Whittier Narrows earthquake forced its closure.
The library functioned as a community center during World War I, serving as a headquarters for Liberty bonds distribution and Red Cross operations.
The building remains closed since 1987, with library services relocated to a new Serra Branch facility on Main Street that opened in 1998.
The structure received recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in May 1987, just months before the earthquake that led to its closure.
Location: Los Angeles
Architectural style: Mediterranean Revival architecture
GPS coordinates: 34.00583,-118.27889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:47
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