Auburn in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Auburn Public Library

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 12, 2010

1. Auburn Public Library Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Constructed in 1908-09 with a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Corporation. Building designed in the Greek Revival style of architecture by A.D. Fellows. Formally dedicated May 26, 1909, it housed the City Library for 59 years. Auburn City offices occupied the basement floor until 1937. Building vacated by the library system in 1968 following the merger of City and County library systems. Designated California Point of Historical Interest in 2000.

Erected 2001 by Placer County Historical Society.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 26, 1940.

Location. 38° 53.983′ N, 121° 4.318′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. Marker is on Almond Street north of Lincoln Way, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 175 Almond Street, Auburn CA 95603, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Auburn Masonic Hall (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Square

Auburn Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 12, 2010

2. Auburn Public Library

Gift of
Andrew Carnegie
1908
Plaque mounted to the right of the entrance door.

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this page online

(about 500 feet away); Veteran's Memorial Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); Odd Fellows Hall, Auburn Lodge #7 (approx. 0.2 miles away); Auburn Drug Company (approx. 0.2 miles away); Gold Discovered Just Downstream in Auburn Ravine! - Why Daylight North Rich Ravine? (approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln Avenue Businesses (approx. ¼ mile away); The Historic Cooper Amphitheater (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.

Also see . . . Auburn’s Carnegie Library Sparkles at Age100. An Auburn Journal article by Gus Thomson. (Submitted on June 13, 2010.)

Additional keywords. Carnegie Library

Architectural Detail on Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 12, 2010

3. Architectural Detail on Building

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 12, 2010

4. Auburn Public Library

Marker can be seen above the bushes to the left of the entrance door.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 903 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.