Collection context
Summary
Background
- Scope and content:
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Collection consists of the Library Board of Trustees' correspondence with Andrew Carnegie and his assistant, with architect William H. Weeks, and with the builder Robert Trost; building indentures, agreements, and resolutions; building plans, The Monterey Library Association constitution and by-laws; and Library rules and book lists.
- Biographical / historical:
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The first new Monterey Library building in the 20th century was built at the corner of Van Buren and Franklin streets in 1910-11. It was made possible by a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie's trust fund for "free public libraries", the first of the wealthy steel industrialist's public endowment programs. The building was designed by the Watsonville architect W. H. Weeks, who is responsible for several other structures in Monterey. The building contractor was Robert Trost. When the Monterey Library moved to larger quarters at its current location, in 1952, the Carnegie Building became the initial home of the Monterey Institute of International Studies and is still part of the Institute's complex.
- Acquisition information:
- Transfer to the Monterey Public Library after 1914.
Indexed terms
Access and use
- Restrictions:
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Access by appointment only; contact Local History Librarian or designated staff.
- Terms of access:
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Reproduction by Local History Librarian or other designated staff; may be restricted due to condition of the materials.
- Preferred citation:
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Library Building and Development Records. Monterey Public Library, California History Room Archives
- Location of this collection:
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625 Pacific StreetMonterey, CA 93940, US
- Contact:
- (831) 646-2091