San Bernardino County, United States
A. K. Smiley Public Library
San Bernardino County, United States
Open to visitors
The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.
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- Phone
- +1 909-798-7565
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The A. K. Smiley Public Library, built in 1898 in Redlands, California, stands as a testament to Gilded Age philanthropy and architectural eclecticism. Designed by architect T. R. Griffith, the structure exemplifies Spanish Colonial Revival and Moorish Revival styles, blending ornamental traditions from two distinct historical periods. The library was donated to Redlands by philanthropist Albert K. Smiley, whose generosity established a cultural landmark for the community. Located at 125 West Vine Street within the Smiley Park Historic District and adjacent to the Redlands Bowl and Lincoln Memorial Shrine, the building has been recognized as both a California Historical Landmark and a listing on the National Register of Historic Places, securing its place in the region's architectural and social heritage.
Architect
Movement
- Built
- Type
- public library, main library
- Heritage
- National Register of Historic Places listed place, California Historical Landmark
- Place
- San Bernardino County, United States
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