National Register of Historic Places

Sacramento City Library

Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
Listed
July 29, 1992
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
92000967

About this property

The Sacramento City Library, also known as Central Branch, is part of the Sacramento Public Library system, and faces I Street in Sacramento, California near Sacramento City Hall. The three-story Italian Renaissance Revival style Sacramento Carnegie library opened on I street between 8th and 9th in 1918, replacing an earlier 1872 building one block to the west. The library was designed by Loring P. Rixford and was financed in large part by a $100,000 grant from Carnegie. The outside of the building retains much of its original appearance, the inside has been significantly updated to meet modern needs. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1992. The library was built adjacent to City Plaza Park, now called Cesar E. Chavez Plaza. The one goal of the Sacramento Public Library involving volunteer programs is: Support library services for over 1.3 million residents in Sacramento County. assist librarians and other staff with ongoing special tasks. National Register of Historic Places listings in Sacramento County, California California Historical Landmarks in Sacramento County, California History of Sacramento City Library from Carnegie Libraries of California

Location

828 I St.
Sacramento, Sacramento County, California
38.58163, -121.49482

Categories

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When was Sacramento City Library listed on the National Register?

Sacramento City Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 29, 1992.

What type of historic resource is Sacramento City Library?

Sacramento City Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sacramento City Library?

The period of significance for Sacramento City Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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