African American Museum and Library at Oakland
Oakland Public Library | |
The African American Museum & Library at Oakland | |
| Location | 659 14th Street Oakland, CA, U.S. |
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| Coordinates | 37°48′22″N 122°16′35″W / 37.80611°N 122.27639°W |
| Built | 1900 |
| Architect | Walter Danforth Bliss, William Baker Faville |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| NRHP reference No. | 83001173 |
| ODL No. | 48 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 11, 1983 |
| Designated ODL | 1981 |
The African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) is a museum and non-circulating library in the Oakland Public Library system dedicated to preserving African American history, experiences and culture. Located on 14th Street in Downtown Oakland, California, United States, the museum contains an extensive archival collection of such artifacts as diaries, correspondence, photos, and periodicals.