Ben Lomond in Santa Cruz County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Ben Lomond Library and Club House

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022

1. Ben Lomond Library and Club House Marker

Inscription. Historic Landmark
1914
Ben Lomond Library
and Club House
Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History

Erected by Santa Cruz County Museum of Art & History.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.

Location. 37° 5.327′ N, 122° 5.427′ W. Marker is in Ben Lomond, California, in Santa Cruz County. Marker is on Mill Street near Main Street, on the left when traveling west. The marker is mounted to the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9525 Mill Street, Ben Lomond CA 95005, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Park Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); First Community Church in Ben Lomond (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Oaks (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); World famous Brookdale Lodge (approx. 1.6 miles away); Historic Lime Kilns (approx. 2.1 miles away); Grace Episcopal Church Building (approx. 2.6 miles away); Felton Presbyterian Church (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ben Lomond.

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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, July 29, 2022

2. Ben Lomond Library and Club House Marker

Exterior of the Ben Lomond library image. Click for full size.

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3. Exterior of the Ben Lomond library

"It was built in 1913 at a cost of $1,500 and dedicated January 10, 1914. From 1914 to 1980, the library was a branch of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries. In 1980, the library became an independent library run by volunteers and called the Ben Lomond Community Library. Source of information: Notes on back of photo."

Ben Lomond library, next to Ben Lomond Park image. Click for full size.

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4. Ben Lomond library, next to Ben Lomond Park

"The library was built in 1913 through community effort. The initial collection consisted of 948 books, most of which had been donated. Source of information: Notes on back of photo."

Reading and club room of the Ben Lomond library image. Click for full size.

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5. Reading and club room of the Ben Lomond library

Credits. This page was last revised on August 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 108 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 3, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.