Hayward in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hayward Public Library

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 14, 2010

1. Hayward Public Library Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Don Guillermo Castro, founder of the city, preserved the plaza for the enjoyment of the citizens, and in 1856 conveyed to them ownership of the land forever. This library, originally constructed on the plaza in 1951, and enlarged in 1958, was extensively remodeled, expanded, and rededicated to the people of the City of Hayward, June 7, 1981.

City Council Julio J. Bras • Shirley J. Campbell • Alex Giuliani • George P. Oaks • Lawrence J. Ratto • Gail Steele • Ilene Weinreb, Mayor
Library Commission Mary F. Allen • Sara A. Fuentes • Alison S. Lewis • Toni Carole Lucas • Ruth E. Maguire • Sheila M. Martinsen • Carlene Null
Donald A. Blubaugh, City Manager

William G. Webster, Library Director
Angell, Lockwood & Associates, Architects
Paxton Construction Co., Contractor

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is June 7, 1787.

Location. 37° 40.22′ N, 122° 4.981′ W. Marker is in Hayward, California, in Alameda

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County. Marker is on C Street near Mission Boulevard. The Plaza is bordered by C Street, Mission Boulevard, Watkins Street and D Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 835 C Street, Hayward CA 94541, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Rancho San Lorenzo (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayward 9/11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hayward War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Allen F. Strutz Veterans Memorial Building (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); NSGW Hall - Eden Parlor No. 113 (about 700 feet away); The Palmtag Building (about 700 feet away); I.D.E.S. Council Hayward #14 (approx. ¼ mile away); Juan Bautista de Anza Expedition Campsite #98 (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hayward.

More about this marker. Marker is mounted to the right of the entrance doors to the Hayward Public Library.

Regarding Hayward Public Library. The library is dedicated to César Chávez, noted farm worker activist.

Also see . . . Guillermo Castro (soldier). Wikipedia entry (Submitted on August 23, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Hayward Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 14, 2010

2. Hayward Public Library

Marker can be seen between the two support posts.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 14, 2010

3. Hayward Public Library

César Chávez Dedication Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, March 14, 2010

4. César Chávez Dedication Plaque

This plaque is mounted on the side of the building facing Mission Boulevard.

Spanish:
Un verdadero héroe americano que dedicó su vida a la no violencia y a la justicia para todos.
Ayúdanos a amar aún a quienes nos odian:
Así podremos cambiar el mundo.

Dedicado en su honor el 1° de octubre de 1994
English:
A true American hero who lived a life dedicated to non-violence and justice for all. Help us love even those who hate us:
So we can change the world.

Dedicated in his honor
October 1, 1994

Credits. This page was last revised on August 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,410 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 18, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.