South Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Carnegie Library
South Pasadena
South Pasadena's original Carnegie Library, built in 1907.
In memory of Mary Helen Wayne (1913 - 2007) City Librarian 1972 - 1978.
Erected by City of South Pasadena. (Marker Number 10.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 34° 6.868′ N, 118° 9.347′ W. Marker is in South Pasadena, California, in Los Angeles County. Marker is at the intersection of El Centro Street and Diamond Avenue, on the right when traveling east on El Centro Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1115 El Centro St, South Pasadena CA 91030, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Watering Trough (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oaklawn Bridge & Waiting Station (approx. half a mile away); Vietnam War Memorial (approx. 0.6 miles away); Adobe Flores (approx. 0.7 miles away); Cathedral Oak Monument (approx. 0.7 miles away); Arlington Garden (approx. one mile away); Cawston Ostrich Farm (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Honorable Barack H. Obama (approx. 1.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Pasadena.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.