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

A.K. Smiley Public Library

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005

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. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lincoln Memorial Shrine (within shouting distance of this marker); William McKinley (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Mill Creek Zanja (approx. one mile away); First Lugonia School (approx. 1.2 miles away); Kimberly Crest (approx. 1.3 miles away); a different marker also named Mill Creek Zanja (approx. 1.9 miles away); Guachama Rancheria (approx. 3.1 miles away); Aurantia Park (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redlands.

Also see . . . Albert K. Smiley (1828 - 1912) - Find A Grave Memorial. (Submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.)

A.K. Smiley Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005

2. A.K. Smiley Public Library

Marker is located to the right of the entrance.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005

3. A.K. Smiley Public Library

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005

4. A.K. Smiley Public Library

Albert K. and Alfred H. Smiley Memorial Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005

5. Albert K. and Alfred H. Smiley Memorial Marker

Albert K. and Alfred H. Smiley Memorial image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Michael Kindig, April 17, 2005

6. Albert K. and Alfred H. Smiley Memorial

Credits. This page was last revised on May 2, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 949 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 28, 2011, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on January 2, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.