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South Pasadena in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Carnegie Library

South Pasadena

 
 
Carnegie Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker, February 11, 2023
1. Carnegie Library Marker
Inscription.
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: ArchitectureCharity & Public WorkEducation. 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Watering Trough (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rialto Theatre (approx. 0.3 miles away); 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); 234 Marguerita Ln.
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(approx. 0.9 miles away); 235 Marguerita Ln. (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in South Pasadena.
 
Carnegie Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Carnegie Library Marker
The marker is to the left of the steps leading to the Community Room.
Library Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Library Marker
South Pasadena Cultural Landmark No. 10.
Library Entrance and Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Library Entrance and Marker
The oval marker is to the right of the doors facing Oxley Street.
Historic Bank Building image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
5. Historic Bank Building
Located across the street. Today, it’s a coffee shop.
Bank Building Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Craig Baker
6. Bank Building Marker
South Pasadena Cultural Landmark No. 8.
 
 
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 421 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on February 12, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
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