Saratoga Village Library
National Register of Historic Places

Saratoga Village Library

Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California
Listed
January 17, 2007
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
06001238

About this property

Saratoga Village Library, formerly known as the Saratoga Library, is a historic building in Saratoga, California designed by architect Eldridge T. Spencer in 1927. The building is historically significant due to its long association with the development of civic life of Saratoga throughout the 20th century, serving as the only library for the community for 51 years. The Saratoga Village Library was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2007. In 1978, the completion of a new Saratoga Library was established on Saratoga Avenue and Fruitvale. The design was also the work of Spencer.

Location

14410 Oak St.
Saratoga, Santa Clara County, California
37.25749, -122.03127

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Saratoga Village Library listed on the National Register?

Saratoga Village Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 17, 2007.

What type of historic resource is Saratoga Village Library?

Saratoga Village Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Saratoga Village Library?

The period of significance for Saratoga Village Library is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1927.

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