Redlands in San Bernardino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

A.K. Smiley Public Library

Photographed by Adam Margolis, May 14, 2024

1. A.K. Smiley Public Library Marker

Inscription. Albert K. Smiley, a leader of the city's library movement, donated this building and park to the citizens of Redlands in 1898. Through his generosity, Redlands was given one of California's few privately funded libraries of that era. In 1906, he also contributed a wing, built to blend with the original design for this outstanding Mission Revival library.

Erected 1991 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Smiley Library Trustees, Friends of the Library, and the Redlands Area Historical Society. (Marker Number 994.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. 34° 3.262′ N, 117° 11.043′ W. Marker is in Redlands, California, in San Bernardino County. It can be reached from the intersection of Vine Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 W Vine St, Redlands CA 92373, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles,

in the Inland Empire,

in the Peninsular Ranges,

and specifically in the Transverse Ranges.

It is also in the American Southwest.

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: Lincoln Memorial Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); William McKinley (within

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