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Location & Hours

The Collection/Resources

Obituary/Local History Request Form

Pioneer Room Calendars

Pioneer Room Screensaver
(522 KB Winzip file)

Genealogy Links

 

Explore history online

Local History Groups

Art Collection

"A Mouse in the Hole" 
PC / Quicktime
Online animation created from Lewis Ryan woodblock prints.

Main Library Collection
View the online gallery of the Main Library's art holdings.

Ryan Collection
View the online gallery of the Pioneer Room's Lewis Ryan collection.

Local History @ the Pioneer Room

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Explore Escondido's history at the Pioneer Room

The Pioneer Room houses the Escondido Public Library's collection of local history and genealogy materials. Located in the brick Mathes Center building next to the Main Library on 247 S. Kalmia Street, the Pioneer Room is now open to the public Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays, 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Find out more about hours, driving directions or contact information.

Digital Storytelling Station: Showcasing at Escondido Public Library's Pioneer Room (View videos here)

Collection Includes:

Click here for a more detailed list of the collection.