Hayward in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hayward Public Library
Don Guillermo Castro, founder of the city, preserved the plaza for the enjoyment of the citizens, and in 1856 conveyed to them ownership of the land forever. This library, originally constructed on the plaza in 1951, and enlarged in 1958, was extensively remodeled, expanded, and rededicated to the people of the City of Hayward, June 7, 1981.
William G. Webster, Library Director
Angell, Lockwood & Associates, Architects
Paxton Construction Co., Contractor
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1787.
Location. 37° 40.22′ N, 122° 4.981′ W. Marker is in Hayward, California, in Alameda County. Marker is on C Street near Mission Boulevard. The Plaza is bordered by C Street, Mission Boulevard, Watkins Street and D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 835 C Street, Hayward CA 94541, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rancho San Lorenzo (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayward 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayward War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen F. Strutz Veterans Memorial Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); NSGW Hall - Eden Parlor No. 113 (about 700 feet away); The Palmtag Building (about 700 feet away); I.D.E.S. Council Hayward #14 (approx. ¼ mile away); Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition Campsite #98 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hayward.
More about this marker. Marker is mounted to the right of the entrance doors to the Hayward Public Library.
Regarding Hayward Public Library. The library is dedicated to César Chávez, noted farm worker activist.
Also see . . . Guillermo Castro (soldier). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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