Yreka’s Carnegie Library Rehabilitation
In April 2024, the Siskiyou Economic Development Council held a historic groundbreaking event to revitalize and rehabilitate the Carnegie Library building after being awarded $2.1 million through the California Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative.1
This project, awarded among 7 other development projects across the state, is intended to support regional resilience and industry innovation in Yreka.2
The historic Carnegie building has been a pillar of the Yreka community for over 100 years.3 It has served as a physical and cultural landmark for the residents and stands as a testament to the community spirit.
Construction is underway, with architecture-engineering plans and permitting complete. The reuse plan not only saves this national landmark but also creates jobs and further positions the county as a tourism destination.
Once complete, the historic building will serve as a hub for small business development and provide resources for programs and workshops to support outdoor tourism, entrepreneurship and l development in Siskiyou County. 4
1. See https://www.siskiyoucounty.org/news/2023/5/26/cerf and https://www.siskiyoudaily.com/story/news/2024/04/09/what-is-happening-to-the-109-year-old-yreka-carnegie-library-building/73256219007/
2. See: https://www.siskiyoucounty.org/news/2023/5/26/cerf
3. https://www.siskiyoucounty.org/yrekacarnegie
4. See: https://www.siskiyoudaily.com/story/news/2024/04/09/what-is-happening-to-the-109-year-old-yreka-carnegie-library-building/73256219007/ and https://www.siskiyoucounty.org/news/2023/5/26/cerf
Willie Rudman
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