Colton in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Colton Public Library
Carnegie Library Building
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023
1. Colton Public Library Marker
This building, the home of the Colton Area Museum and the Homework Assistance Center, is the result of a vision initiated by the Colton Womens Club in 1902. A charitable trust established by steel magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie enabled many communities across America to build public libraries. Because of the Womens Club's efforts, Colton obtained a grant, permitting this structure to be completed on November 11, 1908. It served as a library for many decades, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
In commemoration of the building's centennial, this plaque was dedicated by Arrowhead Parlor 110 Native Sons of the Golden West on November 22, 2008.
Colton Public Library, declared a City Historical Site December 21, 1976.
This site was purchased by public subscription. The city added to the generous gift of Andrew Carnegie to complete financing the building. The building was first occupied November 11, 1908.
This property has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
City of Colton Historical Preservation Commission Landmark No: 3.
Erected 1976 by Native Sons of the Golden West; and City of Colton. (Marker Number 3.)
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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 Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 34° 4.124′ N, 117° 19.424′ W. Marker is in Colton, California, in San Bernardino County. It is at the intersection of La Cadena Drive and G Street, on the right when traveling north on La Cadena Drive. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 380 N La Cadena Dr, Colton CA 92324, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles, in the Inland Empire, in the Peninsular Ranges, and specifically in the Transverse Ranges. It is also in the American Southwest. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Colton Vietnam War Memorial (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colton Schoolhouse Bell (approx. Ό mile away); Fort Benson (approx. 2.1 miles away); San Bernardino Santa Fe Depot (approx. 2.6 miles away); Mitla Cafι (approx. 2.9 miles away); War Memorial (approx. 3 miles away); Louis Robidoux (approx. 3.1 miles away); Agua Mansa Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colton.
Another marker is no longer nearby. La Plaza Park, San Bernardino, California (was approx. 3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023
2. Colton Public Library Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023
3. Colton Public Library Marker
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023
4. Colton Public Library and Markers
Photographed by Craig Baker, September 18, 2023
5. Colton Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 289 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 30, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
