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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://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>
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 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.


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 and met earthquake and handicapped-access standards.<ref name="Carnegie Libraries" />


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


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Revision as of 05:20, 3 July 2009

Woodland Public Library
Location250 1st St. Woodland, California
Built1905
ArchitectDodge & Dolliver, W.H. Weeks
Architectural styleMission Revival
NRHP reference No.81000183
Added to NRHPSeptember 8, 1981

The Woodland Public Library is the oldest, and one of the last functioning Carnegie-funded libraries in California.[1][2] It is on the National Register of Historic Places and is a contributing property of the Downtown Woodland Historic District.[3]

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.[4] 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.[1] 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".[4]

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.[1] When the additions were completed in 1988, the building was twice as large and met earthquake and handicapped-access standards.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c Wilkinson, David. "Dodge & Dolliver". Crafting a Valley Jewel: Architects and Builders of Woodland. Woodland, CA: Yolo County Historical Society. pp. 68–69. ISBN 1892626-06-3.
  2. ^ "City of Woodland: Library". Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  3. ^ "National Register: Woodland Public Library". Retrieved 2008-12-07.
  4. ^ a b c Kortum, Lucy. "Carnegie Libraries of California: Woodland, Yolo County". Retrieved 2008-12-06.

See also

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