Van Nuys in Los Angeles in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Van Nuys Library
1927 - 1964
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 26, 2018
1. Van Nuys Library Marker
Erected 2008. (Marker Number 911.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1926.
Location. 34° 11.088′ N, 118° 27.039′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Van Nuys. It is at the intersection of Sylvan Street and Vesper Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Sylvan Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14555 Sylvan St, Van Nuys CA 91411, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s The Valley the San Fernando Valley and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Country General Store (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Engine Company No. 39 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Ernani Bernardi Plaza (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Baird House (approx. Ό mile away); Sherman Oaks Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.8 miles away); Tarahat Ahiiv
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Regarding Van Nuys Library. Library service in Van Nuys began in 1911 when the community was founded. In 1925 a bond issue was approved providing a Spanish-style library at 14555 Sylvan Street. That library was opened to the public in March 1927 and served the community until April 1964. In 37 years, the circulation grew from 27,000 to more than 350,000 volumes annually.
By 1957, the growth of the Van Nuys community and the heavy usage its residents made of the public library resulted in the formulation of plans to expand the building. A $6,400,000 Library Bond issue, including these plans, was approved by the voters. Great community interest in the library and in the development of the Van Nuys Civic Center merged into the idea for a new library building in the Civic Center. (Van Nuys boasted having the largest concentration of government workers in the San Fernando Valley).
Construction on the new Van Nuys Civic Center complex began in 1962. It included the County Administrative building, the County Health Department, the Van
Photographed by Craig Baker, October 26, 2018
2. Van Nuys Library and Marker
Marker is to the right of the door. The former library is now a private law office.
The Van Nuys Branch Library on Sylmar Avenue was opened on May 11, 1964.
The 1926 library has been restored, and today it is a private law office.
courtesy LAPL
3. Van Nuys Library
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 1, 2021
4. Van Nuys City Hall
On Sylvan Street east of Van Nuys Blvd, built in 1932. Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 202.
Photographed by Craig Baker, January 1, 2021
5. Van Nuys Womens Club
On Sylvan Street east of Kester Ave, built in 1917, it is now a church. Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 201.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 782 times since then and 44 times this year. Last updated on January 2, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2018, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3. submitted on June 24, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5. submitted on January 2, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
