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San Juan Capistrano in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

San Juan Capistrano Regional Library

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San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 30, 2015
1. San Juan Capistrano Regional Library Marker
Inscription. Opened in 1983, designed by Michael Graves. It has been said that this building "Speaks the traditional language of the place without using all the same words."
 
Erected by Decorative Arts Study Center.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
 
Location. 33° 30.301′ N, 117° 39.792′ W. Marker is in San Juan Capistrano, California, in Orange County. Marker is at the intersection of Acjachema Street and El Camino Real, on the right when traveling west on Acjachema Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31495 El Camino Real, San Juan Capistrano CA 92675, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mission Yard & Reservoir Site (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Bells (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Mission Church (about 300 feet away); Capistrano Union High School (about 700 feet away); The Villa (about 700 feet away); San Juan Elementary School Site (approx. 0.2 miles away); Metalworking Furnaces (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Founding Documents of Mission San Juan Capistrano (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Juan Capistrano.
 
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San Juan Capistrano Regional Library image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Adam Margolis, May 30, 2015
2. San Juan Capistrano Regional Library
Marker, not seen in the photo, is mounted on the wall to the right of the entrance door.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on January 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. This page has been viewed 249 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on December 26, 2021, by Adam Margolis of Mission Viejo, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
 
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