FACT SHEET
ALMADEN BRANCH
SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Record of Branch Development
-1966 Need for regional branch library in south San Jose
2-1-1966 $1,610,000 Library Bond Issue approved by voters
4-25-1969 Purchase of two-acre site
9-29-1970 Construction contract awarded
10-13-1970 Ground broken
6-1-1971 Building completed
11-1-1971 Branch open
1-9-1972 Dedication
Approximate Costs
Site $34,000
Construction 266,000
Architect 20,000
Equipmet and Furnishings 33,000
Landscaping 26,000
Total $379,000
Books (to date of opening) $94,000
The Site
Area of Site: 2.5 Acres
Location: 6455 Camden Avenue
Landscape Design: Robert Robertson, City Landscape Architect
Landscape Contractor: Carter Brothers
47 public parking spaces
The BUilding
Architect: Goodwin B. Steinberg Associates
Design Coordination: William Pathael, City Architect
Area of Building: 10,475 square feet
Single story building
Concrete block exterior
painted concrete block and gypsum board interior
Concrete slab floors with carpeting
General contractor: Dyal Stone and Associates
Inspection: City Public Works
Resident Engineer: Floyd L. Gier
Flat tar and rock roof
Exposed steel beam ceiling
Forced air heating and air conditioning
Florescent lighting
Capacties at OPening
Books: 40,000 volumes
Seating: Adult 48; Children 34, Community Room 50
Feet of shelving: Adult section 3550; Children Section 1575
Furnishings
Decor: Contemporary
Shelving: Remington Rand
Furniture: Remington Rand, Gunlock
