Davis in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of the First Yolo County Public Library Branch

Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2015

1. Site of the First Yolo County Public Library Branch Marker

Inscription. Contribution by citizens financed the lot purchase and building construction for the Davis Library, which served Davis at this location from 1911 to until 1988. The building was moved to Central Park.

Text by the Davis Library Club

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1911.

Location. 38° 32.557′ N, 121° 44.387′ W. Marker is in Davis, California, in Yolo County. It is on F Street, on the right when traveling south. The marker is mounted on the front of a public parking garage at the corner of F Street and 1st Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 F Street, Davis CA 95616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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: Varsity Theatre (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dresbach-Hunt-Boyer Mansion (about 400 feet away); After a Fire, the City of Davis is Created (about 500 feet away); Davis Subway (about 500 feet away); Remembering the Terminal Hotel Building (about 500 feet away); Historic City Hall (about 600 feet away); SP Depot (about 700 feet away); First Train Arrives in Davisville (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davis.

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Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 29, 2015

2. Site of the First Yolo County Public Library Branch Marker

Library Building, now in Central Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017

3. Library Building, now in Central Park

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 30, 2015, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 566 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 30, 2015, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 9, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.