Anaheim in Orange County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Anaheim Library

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 31, 2008

1. Old Anaheim Library Marker

Inscription.
Anaheim's first building constructed exclusively for library use was erected in 1908 with a grant of $10,000 from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The site was purchased with funds raised by popular subscription. This building was designed by Los Angeles architect John C. Austin. Of the five Carnegie-funded libraries in Orange County, only this one remains. It served as a public library until 1962.

Erected 2001 by Orange County Board of Supervisors, and Orange County Historical Commission. (Marker Number 48.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.

Location. 33° 50.018′ N, 117° 54.812′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. It is on Anaheim Boulevard 0.3 miles south of Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Located at the Muzeo Museum. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 S Anaheim Blvd, Anaheim CA 92805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles

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and in the Peninsular Ranges.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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: The Angell House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ingram Apartments (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Kroeger-Melrose District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Helena Modjeska (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Beck House (approx. half a mile away); Boysen Cactus Garden (approx. half a mile away); St. Michael's Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); The Louden House (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anaheim.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 7, 2019

2. Old Anaheim Library Marker

National Register of Historic Places marker is on the left.

Old Anaheim Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 7, 2019

3. Old Anaheim Library

Now a museum.

Photographed by Craig Baker, March 7, 2019

4. Old Anaheim Library

Andrew Carnegie 1908 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, March 7, 2025

5. Andrew Carnegie 1908

This marker is located inside the building, downstairs.

Anaheim Museum 1987 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Tatiana Zavala, March 7, 2025

6. Anaheim Museum 1987

This marker is located inside the building, downstairs.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 19, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,340 times since then and 50 times this year. Last updated on October 18, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 5, 6. submitted on March 21, 2025, by Tatiana Zavala of Orange County, California. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.

Editor’s want-list for this marker. A closeup photo of the National Register of Historic Places marker. • Can you help?