John C. Fremont Branch, Public library branch in Hancock Park, Los Angeles, United States.
The John C. Fremont Branch is a Los Angeles Public Library branch beside the Hancock Park district, built in 1927 to a Mediterranean Revival design by architect Merl L. Barker. Construction began on December 26, 1926, and the library opened on June 1, 1927. It is a designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, No. 303.
The library was constructed in 1927 by architect Merl L. Barker during the early development of Los Angeles public library services. It earned recognition on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987, acknowledging its significance as a neighborhood institution.
The branch is named for John C. Fremont, the explorer associated with the mapping of California, a name chosen to honour him. It was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 303 on 27 June 1986, before its 1987 National Register listing.
The library stands next to Hancock Park, not in Hollywood. It has a small parking lot and disabled access added in the 1996 renovation, plus a meeting room and computer and internet wiring. The building is a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, No. 303, designated June 27, 1986.
The library closed in 1990 due to seismic safety concerns, requiring temporary relocation of services while major structural improvements were undertaken. This setback ultimately led to modernization that expanded the facility's capacity and resources for decades ahead.
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