Doris Foley Library for Historical Research

The Romanesque Revival building at 211 North Pine Street houses research materials about Nevada County, including books, manuscripts, photographs, and official records.

Built in 1907 with a $10,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie, the library was designed by William H. Weeks as part of his Northern California library projects.

The library maintains extensive genealogical resources, including church records, census data, cemetery records, and newspapers dating back to 1865.

The reference facility operates Monday through Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM, with materials available for in-library use and access to digital databases.

In 1997, the institution was renamed to honor Doris Foley, a local teacher and historian who contributed to preserving Nevada County's heritage.

Location: Nevada County

Inception: 1907

Architects: W. H. Weeks

Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture

Part of: Nevada County Library

Address: Doris Foley Library For Historical Research, 211 N. Pine St., Nevada City, CA 95959-2513, USA 95959-2513

Phone: +15302654606

GPS coordinates: 39.26373,-121.01900

Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:12