Jump to content

Woodland Public Library: Difference between revisions

Edit links
Coordinates: 38°40′45″N 121°46′24″W / 38.67917°N 121.77333°W / 38.67917; -121.77333
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Browse history interactively
← Previous edit
Content deleted Content added
VisualWikitext
m Removed category "National Register of Historic Places" (using HotCat)
Citation bot (talk | contribs)
Bots
5,418,696 edits
Added date. | Use this bot. Report bugs. | Suggested by Whoop whoop pull up | #UCB_webform 7/31
 
(42 intermediate revisions by 25 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
{{Infobox nrhp
{{Infobox NRHP
| name = Woodland Public Library
| name = Woodland Public Library
| nrhp_type =
| nrhp_type = cp
| nocat = yes
| image =
| partof = Downtown Woodland Historic District
⚫
| caption =
| partof_refnum = 99000471
| lat_degrees =
| image = Woodland Public Library.jpg
| lat_minutes =
⚫
| caption =
| lat_seconds =
| coordinates = {{coord|38|40|45|N|121|46|24|W|display=inline,title}}
| lat_direction =
| locmapin = California#USA
| long_degrees =
⚫
| location = 250 1st St. [[Woodland, California|Woodland]], [[California]]
| long_minutes =
⚫
| built = 1905
| long_seconds =
⚫
| architect = Dodge & Dolliver, [[W.H. Weeks]]
| long_direction =
⚫
| architecture = [[Mission Revival]]
⚫
| location = 250 1st St. [[Woodland, California|Woodland]], [[California]]
| added = September 28, 1981<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|2009a}}</ref>
⚫
| built = 1905
| designated_nrhp_type = June 22, 1999<ref name=nris/>
⚫
| architect = Dodge & Dolliver, [[W.H. Weeks]]
⚫
| visitation_num =
⚫
| architecture = [[Mission Revival]]
⚫
| visitation_year =
| designated =
⚫
| refnum = 81000183
| added = September 8, 1981
| mpsub =
| established =
⚫
| visitation_num =
⚫
| visitation_year =
⚫
| refnum = 81000183
| mpsub =
| governing_body = [[Woodland, CA|City of Woodland]]
}}
}}
The '''Woodland Public Library''' is the oldest, and one of the last functioning [[Andrew Carnegie|Carnegie]]-funded [[library|libraries]] in California.<ref name="Valley Jewel"></ref><ref name="City of Woodland: Library">{{cite web|url=http://cityofwoodland.org/indexSub.cfm?page=343686|title=City of Woodland: Library|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref> It is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] and is a part of the [[Downtown Woodland Historic District]].<ref name="National Register">{{cite web|url=http://www.noehill.com/yolo/nat1981000183.asp|title=National Register: Woodland Public Library|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref>
The '''Woodland Public Library''' is the oldest, and one of the last functioning [[Andrew Carnegie|Carnegie]]-funded [[library|libraries]] in California.<ref name="Valley Jewel" /><ref name="City of Woodland: Library">{{cite web|url=http://www.cityofwoodland.org/gov/depts/library/|title=City of Woodland: Library|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref> It is on the [[National Register of Historic Places]] and is a contributing property of the [[Downtown Woodland Historic District]].<ref name="National Register">{{cite web|url=http://www.noehill.com/yolo/nat1981000183.asp|title=National Register: Woodland Public Library|accessdate=2008-12-07}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
Woodland's library history began with ice-cream socials and book donations from community members, led by the woman in the community in 1874. In 1891 a $500 donation helped the community's efforts and led to the establishment of a free public library held in a small area in City Hall.<ref name="Carnegie Libraries">{{cite web|url=http://www.carnegie-libraries.org/california/woodland.html|title=Carnegie Libraries of California: Woodland, Yolo County|last=Kortum|first=Lucy|accessdate=2008-12-06}}</ref> In 1903 a grant from [[Andrew Carnegie]] was received in the amount of $10,000 for the construction of a [[public library]]. Dodge & Dolliver of San Francisco (whose work included the [[San Mateo County Courthouse]] and [[St. John's Presbyterian Church (San Francisco, California)|St. John's Presbyterian Church]] in San Francisco) was to design the first phase of the library.<ref name="Valley Jewel">{{cite book|last=Wilkinson|first=David|title=Crafting a Valley Jewel: Architects and Builders of Woodland|publisher=Yolo County Historical Society|location=Woodland, CA|pages=68-69|chapter=Dodge & Dolliver|isbn=1892626-06-3}}</ref> Dodge & Dolliver designed the building based on [[Mission Revival]] architecture even though [[James Bertram (Carnegie secretary)|James Bertram]], Carnegie's personal secretary, objected to their choice. William Henry Curson, the contractor for the [[Woodland Opera House]], was the contractor for the job.
Woodland's library history began with ice-cream socials and book donations from community members, led by the women in the community in 1874. In 1891 a $500 donation helped the community's efforts and led to the establishment of a free public library held in a small area in City Hall.<ref name="Carnegie Libraries">{{cite web|url=http://www.carnegie-libraries.org/california/woodland.html|title=Carnegie Libraries of California: Woodland, Yolo County|last=Kortum|first=Lucy|accessdate=2008-12-06}}</ref> In 1903 a grant from [[Andrew Carnegie]] was received in the amount of $10,000 for the construction of a [[public library]]. Dodge & Dolliver of San Francisco (whose work included the [[San Mateo County Courthouse]] and [[St. John's Presbyterian Church (San Francisco, California)|St. John's Presbyterian Church]] in San Francisco) was to design the first phase of the library.<ref name="Valley Jewel">{{cite book|last=Wilkinson|first=David|title=Crafting a Valley Jewel: Architects and Builders of Woodland|publisher=Yolo County Historical Society|location=Woodland, CA|pages=68–69|chapter=Dodge & Dolliver|date=2003 |isbn=1-892626-06-3}}</ref> Dodge & Dolliver designed the building based on [[Mission Revival]] architecture even though [[James Bertram (Carnegie secretary)|James Bertram]], Carnegie's personal secretary, objected to their choice. William Henry Curson, the contractor for the [[Woodland Opera House]], was the contractor for the job.


Between 1915 and 1979 an agreement was made between the Yolo County Library System and the City Library. The two organizations shared the same building for administrative operations but the Yolo County Library had a separate service establishment. This led to Carnegie donating $12,000 in 1915 to expand the building. A west wing was added, designed by [[W.H. Weeks]], with an entrance on Court Street with a sign that said "County Library" while the original entrance on First Street said "City Library".<ref name="Carnegie Libraries"></ref>
Between 1915 and 1979 an agreement was made between the Yolo County Library System and the City Library. The two organizations shared the same building for administrative operations but the Yolo County Library had a separate service establishment. This led to Carnegie donating $12,000 in 1915 to expand the building. A west wing was added, designed by [[W.H. Weeks]], with an entrance on Court Street with a sign that said "County Library" while the original entrance on First Street said "City Library".<ref name="Carnegie Libraries" />


In 1927-1929 another expansion occurred, and in 1985 voters approved a $2.5 million expansion that included the construction of the Leake Room and the interior courtyard.<ref name="Valley Jewel"></ref> When the additions were completed in 1988, the building was twice as large and met earthquake and handicapped-access standards.<ref name="Carnegie Libraries"></ref>
In 1927-1929 another expansion occurred, and in 1985 voters approved a $2.5 million expansion that included the construction of the Leake Room and the interior courtyard.<ref name="Valley Jewel" /> When the additions were completed in 1988, the building was twice as large.<ref name="Carnegie Libraries" />

⚫
==References==
⚫
{{Reflist}}
⚫
[http://www.cityofwoodland.org/gov/depts/library/ Woodland Public Library]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Yolo County, California]]
*[[National Register of Historic Places listings in Yolo County, California]]


⚫
==References==
{{Registered Historic Places}}
⚫
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
⚫
*[http://www.cityofwoodland.org/gov/depts/library/ Woodland Public Library]


{{coord missing|California}}
{{NRHP in Yolo County, California}}


[[Category:Yolo County, California]]
[[Category:Library buildings completed in 1905]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in California]]
[[Category:Buildings and structures in Woodland, California]]
[[Category:Libraries in California]]
[[Category:Carnegie libraries in California]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in California]]
[[Category:Libraries on the National Register of Historic Places in California]]
[[Category:W. H. Weeks buildings]]
[[Category:Education in Yolo County, California]]
[[Category:National Register of Historic Places in Yolo County, California]]
[[Category:Individually listed contributing properties to historic districts on the National Register in California]]
[[Category:1905 establishments in California]]

Latest revision as of 05:20, 20 November 2024

Woodland Public Library
Woodland Public Library is located in California
Woodland Public Library
Woodland Public Library is located in the United States
Woodland Public Library
Location250 1st St. Woodland, California
Coordinates38°40′45″N 121°46′24″W / 38.67917°N 121.77333°W / 38.67917; -121.77333
Built1905
ArchitectDodge & Dolliver, W.H. Weeks
Architectural styleMission Revival
Part ofDowntown Woodland Historic District (ID99000471)
NRHP reference No.81000183
Significant dates
Added to NRHPSeptember 28, 1981[1]
Designated CPJune 22, 1999[1]

The Woodland Public Library is the oldest, and one of the last functioning Carnegie-funded libraries in California.[2][3] It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a contributing property of the Downtown Woodland Historic District.[4]

History

[edit]

Woodland's library history began with ice-cream socials and book donations from community members, led by the women in the community in 1874. In 1891 a $500 donation helped the community's efforts and led to the establishment of a free public library held in a small area in City Hall.[5] In 1903 a grant from Andrew Carnegie was received in the amount of $10,000 for the construction of a public library. Dodge & Dolliver of San Francisco (whose work included the San Mateo County Courthouse and St. John's Presbyterian Church in San Francisco) was to design the first phase of the library.[2] Dodge & Dolliver designed the building based on Mission Revival architecture even though James Bertram, Carnegie's personal secretary, objected to their choice. William Henry Curson, the contractor for the Woodland Opera House, was the contractor for the job.

Between 1915 and 1979 an agreement was made between the Yolo County Library System and the City Library. The two organizations shared the same building for administrative operations but the Yolo County Library had a separate service establishment. This led to Carnegie donating $12,000 in 1915 to expand the building. A west wing was added, designed by W.H. Weeks, with an entrance on Court Street with a sign that said "County Library" while the original entrance on First Street said "City Library".[5]

In 1927-1929 another expansion occurred, and in 1985 voters approved a $2.5 million expansion that included the construction of the Leake Room and the interior courtyard.[2] When the additions were completed in 1988, the building was twice as large.[5]

See also

[edit]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ a b c Wilkinson, David (2003). "Dodge & Dolliver". Crafting a Valley Jewel: Architects and Builders of Woodland. Woodland, CA: Yolo County Historical Society. pp. 68–69. ISBN 1-892626-06-3.
  3. ^ "City of Woodland: Library". Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  4. ^ "National Register: Woodland Public Library". Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  5. ^ a b c Kortum, Lucy. "Carnegie Libraries of California: Woodland, Yolo County". Retrieved 2008-12-06.
[edit]
Retrieved from "https://en.wikipedia.org/enwiki/w/index.php?title=Woodland_Public_Library&oldid=1258522231"