National Register of Historic Places

Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch

Oakland, Alameda County, California
Listed
February 16, 1996
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
96000104

Location

4805 Foothill Blvd., 1738 48th Ave.
Oakland, Alameda County, California
37.78346, -122.23431

Significance

Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch is a building in Oakland, Alameda County, California. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1996, under reference number 96000104. It is recognized for its significance in Architecture and Social History.

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch listed on the National Register?

Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 16, 1996.

What type of historic resource is Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch?

Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch?

The period of significance for Oakland Free Library-Melrose Branch is recorded as the industrial era.

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