It was built in 1927 based on a Spanish Colonial Revival design by architect George L.

[3] The application noted that the branch libraries had been constructed in a variety of period revival styles to house the initial branch library system of the City of Los Angeles.

[4] On July 28, 1988, while the building was closed for repairs, the branch was moved to a temporary location on 3500 Whittier Blvd, Los Angeles.

[5][6] Through the relocation process, over ten thousand volumes of books were moved from the damaged library to the temporary location.

[7] Funding from the City of Los Angeles Community Development Department was used by Martinez-Hirsch Associates to design and lead the renovation and expansion of the damaged building.