First Salinas Library - Salinas, CA
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
N 36° 40.310 W 121° 39.260
10S E 620247 N 4059312
An ECV plaque in downtown Salinas, CA.
Waymark Code: WMM7Q6
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member Mark1962
Views: 1

"On this site stood the first Salinas Library. Funds were raised through the efforts of the citizens of Salinas and a pledge from Andrew Carnegie. Designed by Jacob Lenzen, the library opened Nov. 5. 1909, demolished in Aug. 1960. The above plaque was salvaged by Ted Ponton. Rededicated by

Monterey Viejo 1846 ECV Oct. 24, 1992
(E Imfamous Amos Humbug)."
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location

Date of FIRST: 11/05/1909

More Information - Web URL: Not listed

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