Gilroy Free Library
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Gilroy Free Library | |
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| Location | Gilroy, California |
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| Coordinates | 37°00′30″N 121°34′18″W / 37.008293°N 121.571642°WCoordinates: 37°00′30″N 121°34′18″W / 37.008293°N 121.571642°W |
| Architect | William H. Weeks[1] |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival[2] |
| NRHP Reference # | 88000923[3] |
| Added to NRHP | 1988 |
The Gilroy Free Library is a Carnegie Library building in Gilroy, California.[1] The building is now the location of the Gilroy Museum.[4]
History
The library was built using a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie and completed in 1910.[4] The library itself opened on July 27, 1910.[2][4] In 1958 memorabilia and historical items were displayed in the remodeled basement which formally became the Gilroy Museum in 1963.[4] In 1976 the library moved locations and the museum now occupies the entire building.[1] In 1988 the building was added to the National Register of Historic Places.[3]
References
- 1 2 3 "National Register of Historic Places in Santa Clara County, California". Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "Carnegie Libraries of California - Gilroy, California". Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 "National Register". National Park Service. Retrieved 5 September 2013.
- 1 2 3 4 "City of Gilroy". Retrieved 5 September 2013.
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