About this property
The Ferndale Public Library was built in 1909 as a Carnegie Grant Library on donated land and supported by the city of Ferndale, California, until becoming part of the Humboldt County Library system in 1915. It is the only Carnegie Library in northwestern California still functioning as a Public Library.
Location
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 90001815. It was listed on December 10, 1990.
Categories
Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Ferndale Public Library listed on the National Register?
Ferndale Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1990.
What type of historic resource is Ferndale Public Library?
Ferndale Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Ferndale Public Library?
The period of significance for Ferndale Public Library is recorded as the civil_war era.
Can I research the history near Ferndale Public Library?
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