Paso Robles in San Luis Obispo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ignacy Jan Paderewski
1860 - 1941
Photographed By James King, October 25, 2013
1. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Marker
In English
Polish by birth and a citizen of the world, Paderewski felt at home in America and returned to Paso Robles for long visits during the years 1914-1939. This monument celebrates the legacy of Paderewski that continues in Paso Robles thanks to the annual Paderewski Festival, Youth Piano Competition, concerts and cultural exchanges with the Province of Tarnów, Poland. Erected with the support of city and county officials, and the government of the Republic of Poland, this monument was unveiled by civic leaders on November 10, 2012
In Polish (W Polsce)
mąż stanu, filantrop.
Wlaściciel, plantacji migdałów, winnic i producent win
na środkowym wybrzeżu Kalifornii.
Urodzony w Polsce, Paderewski był obywatelem świata. W Amerykańskim Paso Robles czuł się u siebie i wielokrotnie odwiedzał to miejsce w latach 1914-1939. Pomnik ten jest hołdem złożonym Paderewskiemu i dziedzictwu jakie pozostawił, obecnie kultywowanemu w ramach dorocznego festiwalu muzyki, konkursu
this page online
Erected 2012 by Friends of Paderewski and Civic Leaders.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1874.
Location. 35° 37.57′ N, 120° 41.409′ W. Marker is in Paso Robles, California, in San Luis Obispo County. Marker is on 12th Street, on the right when traveling east. The statue and marker are to the right of the stairway to the Carnegie Library. The building is in the middle of the city park between 11th and 12th and between Spring and Pine Streets. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 800 12th Street, Paso Robles CA 93446, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carnegie Library (here, next to this marker); Paso Robles Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel El Paso de Robles (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Pittsburgh Pirates (approx. 0.4 miles away); Brewster – Dutra House (approx. half a mile away); Paso Robles’ First Jail
Photographed By James King, October 25, 2013
2. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Sponsors Plaque
Photographed By James King, October 25, 2013
3. Ignacy Jan Paderewski Statue
The marker is on the base of the statue
Photographed By James King, December 1, 2012
4. Carnegie Library & Paderewski Monument
Paderewski's statue, with the temporary paper plaque, is visible to the right of the stairs. The building is now home to the Paso Robles Historical Society museum and library.
Photographed By James King
5. Original Marker Placed at the Base of the Statue
(In English and in Polish)
Ignacy Jan Paderewski
(1860-1941)
World famous pianist, composer, statesman, humanitarian, major California Central Coast land holder, vineyard owner, winemaker and almond grower.
Polish by birth and a citizen of the world, Paderewski felt at home in America and returned to Paso Robles for long visits during the years 1914-1939. This monument celebrates the legacy of Paderewski that continues in Paso Robles thanks to the annual Paderewski Festival, Youth Piano Competition, concerts and cultural exchanges with the Province of Tarnów, Poland. Erected with the support of city and county officials, and the government of the Republic of Poland, this monument was unveiled by civic leaders on November 10, 2012
Ignacy Jan Paderewski
(1860-1941)
World famous pianist, composer, statesman, humanitarian, major California Central Coast land holder, vineyard owner, winemaker and almond grower.
Polish by birth and a citizen of the world, Paderewski felt at home in America and returned to Paso Robles for long visits during the years 1914-1939. This monument celebrates the legacy of Paderewski that continues in Paso Robles thanks to the annual Paderewski Festival, Youth Piano Competition, concerts and cultural exchanges with the Province of Tarnów, Poland. Erected with the support of city and county officials, and the government of the Republic of Poland, this monument was unveiled by civic leaders on November 10, 2012
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 22, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 920 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 22, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 5. submitted on December 2, 2012, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
