Felipe de Neve Branch Library
historic place
The Felipe de Neve Branch Library is a historic place in Los Angeles, California. Located in Lafayette Park, this library is named after Felipe de Neve, the Spanish governor who founded the city of Los Angeles in 1781. The library building was constructed in 1929, with its public opening on July 1 of that year. A formal dedication followed on September 4, 1929, marking the 148th anniversary of Los Angeles' founding. Designed by architect Austin Whittlesey, the structure exhibits a Mediterranean Revival-Classical Revival architectural style. The Felipe de Neve Branch Library was designated a Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument in January 1984. It was later added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1987. This site holds historical importance as the first building in Los Angeles to be named in honor of the city's founder, Felipe de Neve.