Upland in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Upland Public Library

Photographed By Levi Gonzalez, May 13, 2020

1. Upland Public Library Marker

Inscription. 1913 saw the era of the Carnegie library grants by Andrew Carnegie. Through his program a city could request grant money to fund the building of a library, and the books inside. The only proviso was that the city requesting the library would also supply funds for books and for the future of the library. The library was 4,140 square feet and could accommodate 10,000 books. The library boasted two floors; the first floor had high windows and both floors had "large oak tables and chairs". At the end of 1913, the collection had grown to approximately 1,500 items.

During the First World War both floors of the library were used for war work and the first part of 1918 the library was closed for 4 months due to a serious influenza breakout. By 1920, the Carnegie had 1,500 patrons and the collection was numbered at over 4,500 items. In 1945, the collection number over 35,000. The library continued to flourish in the Carnegie building until the new library was built in 1969.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.

Location. 34° 5.939′ N, 117° 39.025′ W. Marker is in Upland, California, in San Bernardino County. Marker can

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be reached from Euclid Avenue, 0.1 miles south of Arrow Route, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in Upland Veterans' Plaza. Between City Hall and the public library. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 460 North Euclid Avenue, Upland CA 91786, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. San Antonio Hospital History (here, next to this marker); Veterans' Monument Project (a few steps from this marker); City of Upland History (a few steps from this marker); George Chaffey, Jr. (within shouting distance of this marker); Madonna of the Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Armsley Square Historic District (approx. one mile away); College Park Historic District (approx. 1.4 miles away); Olive Mill (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upland.

Regarding Upland Public Library. The library next to marker is not the Carnegie library mentioned in marker. This is the "new" library. The Carnegie library is located just across N 1st Avenue, east of this street.

Photographed By Craig Baker, June 12, 2020

2. Upland Public Library Marker

Photographed By Craig Baker, June 12, 2020

3. Upland Public Library Marker

The marker faces the library, with a desk and chairs behind it.

Carnegie Library Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Levi Gonzalez, May 13, 2020

4. Carnegie Library Building

Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2020, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. This page has been viewed 344 times since then and 83 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 18, 2020, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. 2, 3. submitted on June 12, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4. submitted on May 14, 2020, by Levi Gonzalez of Rancho Cucamonga, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.