Historic Pasadena library closed due to seismic risk
May. 07, 2021 at 1:00 pm
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The city of Pasadena’s historic Central Library has been ordered closed pending further review due to seismic safety concerns.
The nearly century-old Mediterranean Revival-style building had just reopened for in-person services following a pandemic closure when the closure order was issued Monday, the city said in a statement.
A recent structural assessment revealed that most of the building is constructed with unreinforced masonry bearing walls that support concrete floors and walls.
So-called URM buildings are known to be a life-safety hazard because they can collapse in an earthquake.