Leigh H. Taylor Law Library | Southwestern Law School
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Located in the Bullocks Wilshire Building, one of the most admired and significant Art Deco structures in the world, the library was named in honor of Dean Emeritus Leigh H. Taylor in 2004. Dean Taylor served as dean from 1978 to 2005 and spearheaded Southwestern's purchase, preservation, and renovation of the building.
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3050 Wilshire Blvd, Bullocks Wilshire Building
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