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 Johnn 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° 50.025′ N, 117° 54.811′ W. Marker is in Anaheim, California, in Orange County. Marker is on South Anaheim Boulevard, 0.3 miles south of West Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 241 South Anaheim Boulevard, Anaheim CA 92805, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Helena Modjeska (approx. 0.4 miles away); Boysen Cactus Garden (approx. half a mile away); St. Michael's Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away); The Louden House (approx.

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0.7 miles away); North Gate of City of Anaheim (approx. ¾ mile away); Site of San Pedro Gate (approx. 0.8 miles away); Wind and Water / Anaheim Agriculture (approx. 0.8 miles away); A Utopian Dream (approx. 0.8 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

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 850 times since then and 31 times this year. 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. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.