Burton Barr Central Library
The Burton Barr Central Library is the central library of Phoenix, Arizona. It is the flagship location and administrative headquarters for the Phoenix Public Library. It was named in honor of Burton Barr, the Republican Majority Leader in the Arizona House of Representatives from 1966 to 1986. The library houses a collection of 1 million volumes.
| Burton Barr Central Library | |
|---|---|
| General information | |
| Type | Public library |
| Location | 1221 North Central Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States |
| Coordinates | 33°27′45″N 112°04′24″W |
| Construction started | 1989 |
| Opened | 1995 |
| Owner | Phoenix Public Library |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 5 |
| Floor area | 26,000 m2 (280,000 sq ft) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architecture firm | bruderDWLarchitects |
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