Salinas in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of the First Salinas Library
Monterey Viejo 1846 ECV Oct. 24, 1992
(E Imfamous Amos Humbug).
Erected 1992 by E Clampus Vitus, Monterey Viejo Chapter No. 1846.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is August 1960.
Location. 36° 40.308′ N, 121° 39.262′ W. Marker is in Salinas, California, in Monterey County. Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and East San Luis Street, on the right when traveling north on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 401 South Main Street, Salinas CA 93901, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Glikbarg Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Bataan Park (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Steinbeck House (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Sargent House (approx. half a mile away); Historic Harvey House (approx. half a mile away); The Oldest Home in Salinas (approx. half a mile away); Southern Pacific Caboose # 726 (approx. half a mile away); Baldwin Locomotive Class S – 10 Engine 1237 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Salinas.
Also see . . . Carnegie Libraries of California. Incorporated in 1874, Salinas' library history dates from 1873-74 with an unsuccessful effort to start a library through a joint stock company, one hundred shares for $25 each. (Submitted on March 5, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. Carnegie Library
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