East San José Carnegie Branch Library, San Jose

Name: East San José Carnegie Branch Library
Address: San Jose, United States

#176 among attractions in San Jose

Library, Neoclassical architecture

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East San José Carnegie Branch Library, San Jose

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The East San José Carnegie Branch Library is a Carnegie library in San Jose, California, USA. It opened in 1908 and is the last Carnegie library in Santa Clara County still operating as a public library. It is a part of the San José Public Library. ()

Built: 1907 (117 years ago)Coordinates: 37°20'49"N, 121°52'5"W

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Central San Jose (Roosevelt Park)San Jose United States

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East San José Carnegie Branch Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. James Park, San Jose City Hall, Dr. Martin Luther King, Emma Prusch Farm Park.

1.3 miSW
Park, Playground
St. James Park, San Jose
34 min walk • St. James Park is a 6.8-acre park in downtown San Jose, California. Originally laid out as St. James Square in 1848, local newspapers dubbed the site a park in 1885, shortly after a fountain was installed in the center of the area. In 1933, two men who were accused of kidnapping and murdering Brooke Hart were lynched in St. James Park.
1.2 miSW
City hall, Architecture
San Jose City Hall, San Jose
32 min walk • San José City Hall is the seat of the municipal government of San Jose, California. Located in Downtown San Jose, it was designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Richard Meier in a Postmodern style.
1.2 miSW
Library
Dr. Martin Luther King, San Jose
32 min walk • The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library is an 8-story public library and university library, located in downtown San Jose, California, which had its grand opening on August 16, 2003.
1.3 miE
Park, Farm
Emma Prusch Farm Park, San Jose
33 min walk • Emma Prusch Farm Park is a 43.5 acre park in the King & Story neighborhood in San Jose, California. Donated by Emma Prusch to the City of San Jose in 1962 to use to demonstrate the valley's agricultural past, it includes a 4-H barn, community gardens, a rare-fruit orchard, demonstration gardens, picnic areas, and expanses of lawn.
1.3 miSW
Church, Romanesque architecture
First Unitarian Church of San Jose, San Jose
34 min walk • The First Unitarian Church of San Jose is located at 160 North Third Street in downtown San Jose, California, across from St. James Park, and was designed in "Richardsonian Romanesque" style by architect George Page, who also designed the Hayes Mansion.
1.2 miSW
Street
Paseo de San Carlos, San Jose
31 min walk • The Paseo de San Carlos is a pedestrian paseo in Downtown San Jose, spanning across San Jose State University's campus.
1.1 miSW
Street
Paseo de César Chávez, San Jose
28 min walk • The Paseo de César Chávez is a pedestrian paseo in Downtown San Jose, spanning across San Jose State University's campus.
1.1 miNW
Park
Backesto Park, San Jose
28 min walk • Backesto Park is a park in San Jose, California, in the Northside neighborhood.
1.4 miSW
Street
Fountain Alley, San Jose
36 min walk • Fountain Alley is a pedestrian paseo in Downtown San Jose.
1.2 miSW
Museum, Specialty museum, Theater
Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies, San Jose
32 min walk • The Ira F. Brilliant Center for Beethoven Studies serves as a museum, research center, and host of lectures and performances devoted solely to the life and works of Ludwig van Beethoven.
1.4 miNE
Park
Overfelt Gardens, San Jose
37 min walk • Overfelt Gardens are a 33-acre park in San Jose, California, located in the Alum Rock district of East San Jose.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to East San José Carnegie Branch Library?

Nearby attractions include Five Wounds Portuguese National Church, San Jose (8 min walk), Little Portugal, San Jose (14 min walk), Little Saigon, San Jose (16 min walk), Naglee Park, San Jose (18 min walk).

How to get to East San José Carnegie Branch Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to East San José Carnegie Branch Library:

Bus

East Santa Clara Street & South 24th Street • Lines: 22, 23, 522, 523 (1 min walk)
East Santa Clara Street & North 22nd Street • Lines: 22, 23 (3 min walk)

Light rail

San Antonio • Lines: Blue, Green (37 min walk)