Carnegie Library - Mill Valley, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 54.376 W 122° 33.003
10S E 539554 N 4195510
A former Carnegie Library in Mill Valley, CA. The building is now a private residence.
Waymark Code: WM7EA2
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/13/2009
Views: 2
"Mill Valley is justly renowned for its well-designed "new" library in a scenic, steep redwood canyon near the village's original old mill. Few recognize the Old Carnegie library, now a residence, a block up the hill from the town center and old railroad depot. On a hillside site in a neighborhood of brown shingled residences, its brick facade and Classical elements are almost hidden behind vines and tall shrubs.
Mill Valley's first library was based on a private collection of books belonging to the Outdoor Art Club, a woman's group dedicated to "protection of trees and birds." In 1908 the books were given to the city which housed them in temporary locations until a Carnegie grant of $10,000 was received in 1910; more was unsuccessfully sought to meet building costs reported to be $22,500. Architect C.H. Russell designed the building; Robert Tros was the builder. When the new library was completed, the Carnegie building was sold to a private purchaser for $16,000. It has since been resold, and has served as both multiple and single family residence and studio. The Carnegie cornerstone is on display in the History Room of the new library."
Address of Library Building:
52 Lovell Avenue
Mill Valley, CA USA
94941
Current Use of Building: Private Residence
Year Built (optional): 1911
Website about building: [Web Link]
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