About this property
The East San José Carnegie Branch Library is a Carnegie library in San Jose, California. It opened in 1908 and is the last Carnegie library in Santa Clara County still operating as a public library. It is a part of the San José Public Library.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 90001813. It was listed on December 10, 1990.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was East San Jose Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
East San Jose Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1990.
What type of historic resource is East San Jose Carnegie Library?
East San Jose Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for East San Jose Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for East San Jose Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near East San Jose Carnegie Library?
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