Upper Lake in Lake County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Harriet Lee Hammond Library

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011

1. Harriet Lee Hammond Library Marker

Inscription. This redwood paneled craftsman style building was constructed in 1916. The architect was no less than the nephew of Henry Wordsworth Longfellow. Members of the community donated time and money to build the library. Most notable of the donators was Harriet Lee Hammond, the sister of Teddy Roosevelt's first wife. The library is also home to the Upper Lake Women's Protective Club, a mutual aid organization, started in 1913 with a long and significant history of service to the community. Members still conduct their meetings at the library. Millstones from the pioneer Elliot Grist Mill are near the entrance of the library.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1916.

Location. 39° 9.957′ N, 122° 54.61′ W. Marker is in Upper Lake, California, in Lake County. It can be reached from the intersection of Second Street and Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 Second Street, Upper Lake CA 95485, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s

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Wine Country

and on the Coast 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,

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 Tallman Hotel (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Ice House (about 400 feet away); Upper Lake (about 500 feet away); The Livery Stable (about 500 feet away); League's Store (about 600 feet away); Bank of Upper Lake (about 600 feet away); The IOOF Hall (about 600 feet away); Diamond Match Lumber Co. (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Upper Lake.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Upper Lake Through Time (was about 700 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Harriet Lee Hammond Library Marker - Wide View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011

2. Harriet Lee Hammond Library Marker - Wide View

The marker is visible mounted on the wall just to the left of the entrance.

Millstone from the Elliot Grist Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011

3. Millstone from the Elliot Grist Mill

What isn't visible in the preceding picture are the two millstones from the Elliot Grist Mill, as mentioned on the marker. Yet the millstones are there - one is set flush in the ground immediately adjacent to the right bottom step, and the other is beneath the bush (and nearly completely covered) just to the immediate left of the steps. This photo shows the one just to the right of the steps.

Harriet Lee Hammond Library - view from southwest image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, October 15, 2011

4. Harriet Lee Hammond Library - view from southwest

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on October 17, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,414 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 17, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.