Fullerton in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fullerton Library
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 27, 2023
1. Fullerton Library Marker
Built by United States Work Projects Administration, 1941.
City of Fullerton Local Landmark No. 11, Fullerton Library, built 1941. Plaque placed by Fullerton Heritage, 2002.
Erected 1941 by Work Projects Administration; and Fullerton Heritage. (Marker Number 11.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Works Progress Administration (WPA) projects series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1941.
Location. 33° 52.364′ N, 117° 55.334′ W. Marker is in Fullerton, California, in Orange County. It is at the intersection of Pomona Avenue and Wilshire Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Pomona Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 N Pomona Ave, Fullerton CA 92832, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Peninsular 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Camino Real (within shouting distance of this marker); Chapman Building (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Schumacher Building (about 500 feet away); Dewella Apartments (about 600 feet away); California Hotel (about 700 feet away); Fullerton Union High School Auditorium (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fullerton Masonic Temple (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fullerton Post Office (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fullerton.
Regarding Fullerton Library. In 1907 the City's first library building was erected on the northwest corner of Pomona and Wilshire Avenues with a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie.
In 1942 the Carnegie Library was demolished to make way for a new building on the same site. The construction project was funded by the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of the federal government. Population of Fullerton: 11,000. Today this building houses the
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 27, 2023
2. Fullerton Library Marker
-from Wikipedia.
In 1941, the Works Progress Administration (WPA) built a Public Library for the City of Fullerton, California. This replaced the existing Carnegie Library which was demolished to make way for the new building. The Public Library was built on the Carnegie Library site and on an additional plot of land just north of the original library.
The library was designed by prominent architect, Harry Vaughn. The structure contains two wings and two courtyards. He designed the building with a mix of style influences including: Moorish, Aztec, and Spanish Revival. Vaughn designed another WPA project in the area the original Fullerton College.
The library was considered one of the most beautiful libraries in the area. It has stained glass windows, copper details, and a cupola. The library was built to house 135,000 books a capacity triple that of the original library.
The Old Fullerton Library was repurposed in 1974 and now houses the Fullerton Museum Center. It was renovated in 1986 so that it could accommodate larger exhibitions.
-from LivingNewDeal.org
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 27, 2023
3. Fullerton Library and Markers
Credits. This page was last revised on October 26, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 247 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 25, 2023, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
