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Whittier Central Library Completes Remodel
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The newly modernized Whi!ier Library
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s communities and communications change, so must
two-thirds (eight square miles) of Whi!ier’s 12 square miles and is home
libraries, which is why the Whi!er Central Library in Whit-
to the most requested and popular materials, including access to the
tier, California, recently finished a complete renovation.
internet, special collection, Veterans Resource Center, passport process-
The 39,300 square-foot, $14.6 million project included
ing, and a variety of programs and services for the entire community.
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a 35,000 square-foot modernization to the existing building and a 4,300-square-foot minor expansion.
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“We were honored to partner with the city of Whi!ier in renovating this historic community landmark,” said Karl Kreutziger, president, C.W.
The expansion enlarged and modernized the children’s area and re-
Driver Companies, which completed the renovation. “Our relationship
structured the offices and restrooms to bring them to current building
and history working with the city positioned us to deliver a state-of-
codes as well as optimize for efficiency. The building’s exterior and
the-art remodel and improvement project that will better serve the
landscaping were remodeled to create an updated look and feel while
community for years to come and enable the Central Library to contin-
retaining the integrity of the library’s rich historical architecture.
ue acting as the heart of Whi!ier’s activities.”
Originally built in 1959, the Central Library has been a long-standing,
C.W. Driver Companies worked alongside architect CWA AIA Inc. on
integral landmark of the local community. The library’s service area covers
this project.
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