Willits Carnegie Library
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About Willits Carnegie Library
Willits Carnegie Library, at 85 E. Commercial St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 7, 1993: the first place in Willits to be listed. Only 1,644 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its social history and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 103 other California listings. It was listed as part of California Carnegie Libraries MPS. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isFormer library in Willits, California. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 26 MB · National Archives↗1915 to today
- 1915Built
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 33 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 10 minutes
85 E. Commercial St., Willits · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Willits Carnegie Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Willits Carnegie Library
Is Willits Carnegie Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 7, 1993 (Register number 92001756).
Is Willits Carnegie Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mendocino Woodlands Recreational Demonstration Area, 19.3 miles away.
Can you visit Willits Carnegie Library?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Willits Carnegie Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 26 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123857680 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.