The northeast corner of Central Library is shown at the intersection of SW 10th and Yamhill, with the 'FINE ARTS' legend visible on the northern frieze of the building. In the foreground, an early 1970s Toyota Corolla is parked next to a meter. A Volkswagen Beetle is parked on the north side of the building. Newspaper stands, a telephone booth and a mailbox are also visible outside the library. The trees on the north side of the building are elms planted in 1968 to replace elms damaged in a windstorm.