Vacaville in Solano County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Andrew Carnegie Public Library

1915-1965

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 6, 2009

1. The Andrew Carnegie Public Library Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

The Ulatis Book Club initiated an early effort in 1905 to obtain a Carnegie Library Building Fund Grant. This effort was taken over in 1910 by the Saturday Club, which campaigned to establish a library district under the jurisdiction of the Vacaville High School District. In 1914, the Carnegie Fund offered Vacaville $12,500 towards a library if the town provided the land. Two months later, contractor George Sharpe won the bid at $11,815 and built the reinforced concrete library with its Carnegie façade in six months.

Erected 2001 by Vacaville Chamber of Commerce.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1905.

Location. 38° 21.388′ N, 121° 59.38′ W. Marker is in Vacaville, California, in Solano County. Marker is located on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 300 Main St, Vacaville CA 95688, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Barcar Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Triangle Building

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gillespie’s Store (about 500 feet away); Site of First Business Building of Record (about 500 feet away); Built 1864 (about 600 feet away); "The Hospital" (about 700 feet away); The Odd Fellows Hall (about 800 feet away); Walker Opera House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Vacaville.

Regarding The Andrew Carnegie Public Library. The Carnegie Library Building is now the home of the Vacaville Chamber of Commerce.

Also see . . .
1. Vacaville Carnegie Library 1915-1970. (Submitted on March 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. History of Carnegie Libraries. (Submitted on March 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
3. Carnegie Library - Vacaville. (Submitted on December 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

The Andrew Carnegie Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 6, 2009

2. The Andrew Carnegie Public Library

Marker is mounted to the right of the steps.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 6, 2009

3. Carnegie

Located to the left of the steps.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 6, 2009

4. 1915

Located to the right of the steps.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 6, 2009

5. The Andrew Carnegie Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,892 times since then and 55 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 7, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.