The Doheny Memorial Library: Architectural Features

Exterior of the Building: Main Facade:

Style: Northern Italian Renaissance; Exterior faced with Roman brick and Cordova cream-colored limestone; Exterior columns: Alps Green marble; Great mosaic of the skies: Roger Hayward, artist. Hayward received the 1933 Honor Award of the American Institute of Architects, Los Angeles Chapter, for this design; Medallion: Designed by Roger Hayward, carved by Joseph Conradi

Next: More about the mosaics on the main facade --->