Newman in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Carnegie Library

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

1. Carnegie Library Marker

Inscription. In 1913 the Women’s Improvement Club applied for a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation to build a library. In 1918 the Newman free library joined the Stanislaus County Library system. The library was built in 1919 following WWI for $7,600, dedicated in 1920. Moved to its new location in 1978.

Erected by Rotary Club of Newman.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Charity & Public Work • Women. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1913.

Location. 37° 19.01′ N, 121° 1.408′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is on Main Street near Kern Street, on the right when traveling south. The plaque is mounted to the left of the front door. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1209 Main Street, Newman CA 95360, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Corporal Ronil Singh (within shouting distance of this marker); Corporal Tony "T.J." Gonzales (within shouting distance of this marker); Giovannoni Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Knights of Pythias (about 400 feet away, measured in a

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direct line); West Side Theatre (about 600 feet away); St. George Hotel (about 700 feet away); West Side Santitarium (about 700 feet away); The West Side Index (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

Regarding Carnegie Library. The building is now the Newman Museum and the home of the Newman Historical Society.

Also see . . . Newman Museum (Carnegie Library).

"The museum is housed in a charming Classical Revival brick building built as one of the many Carnegie Libraries throughout California in the first decades of this century."

(Submitted on October 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.)

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

2. Carnegie Library Marker

Carnegie Library (Newman Museum) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

3. Carnegie Library (Newman Museum)

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. This page has been viewed 96 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 19, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.