Packard Library

The Packard Library is a historic library building located at 301 4th St. in Marysville, California. Built in 1905–06, the library was sponsored by John Q. Packard and designed by San Francisco architect William Curlett. Curlett designed the library in the Italianate and Beaux-Arts styles. The three-story building features verandahs on the east and west sides. The verandahs are supported by rectangular columns, and their roof lines are decorated with acanthus leaves.[2] The library operated until 1977, when it was replaced by the new Yuba County Library.[3]

Packard Library
The Packard Library in 2015
Location301 4th Street
Marysville, California
Coordinates39°08′23″N 121°35′16″W
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1905–1906
ArchitectCurlett, William
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts, Italianate
NRHP reference No.78000829[1]
Added to NRHPDecember 18, 1978

The library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1978.[1]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Laney, Anita (February 15, 1977). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Packard Library". National Park Service. Retrieved May 8, 2013.
  3. "Packard Library - Marysville, CA". Waymarking.com. Retrieved May 8, 2013.

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