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

John C. Fremont Library

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023

1. John C. Fremont Library Marker

Inscription.
John C. Fremont Library,
completed May, 1927,
M.L. Barker, architect.
Significant Cultural Landmark,
Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society.

Erected by Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society. (Marker Number 303.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument, and the National Register of Historic Places series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 34° 5.025′ N, 118° 20.025′ W. Marker is in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. It is in Hollywood. Marker is at the intersection of Melrose Avenue and June Street, on the right when traveling west on Melrose Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6121 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles CA 90038, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Highland Avenue Medians (approx. ¼ mile away); Buster Keaton Studios (approx. half a mile away); Buster Keaton Studio (approx. half a mile away); Howard Hughes Headquarters (approx. 0.6 miles away); Pink's Square (approx. 0.6 miles away); Radio Recorders

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(approx. 0.7 miles away); Marsh Duplex (approx. ¾ mile away); Villa Elaine (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Los Angeles.

Regarding John C. Fremont Library. This is a branch library of the Los Angeles Public Library, built in 1927 based on a Mediterranean Revival design by architect Merl L. Barker. It was designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 303 on June 27, 1986. In 1987, the Fremont Branch and several other branch libraries in Los Angeles were added to the National Register of Historic Places as part of a thematic group submission. The application noted that the branch libraries had been constructed in a variety of period revival styles to house the initial branch library system of the City of Los Angeles.
The library closed in 1990 for seismic retrofit and expansion. It re-opened on March 26, 1996, with added air conditioning, a meeting room, a small parking lot, wiring for computer and internet usage, and access for disabled persons.

John C. Fremont was a pioneer American explorer, military officer, and politician during the mid-1800s. Known as The Pathfinder, he carried on the tradition of Western overland exploration,

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Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023

2. John C. Fremont Library

building on and adding to the work of earlier pathfinders to expand knowledge of the American West. Fremont accepted Andres Pico's surrender upon signing the Treaty of Cahuenga on January 13, 1847, which ended the war with Mexico. He was a United States senator from California and was the first Republican nominee for president of the U.S. in 1856.

Photographed By Craig Baker, October 2, 2023

3. John C. Fremont Library

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4. John C. Fremont Library

This photo is on display inside the library.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 3, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.