Local History

Overview

Henry Meade Williams Local History Department
Park Branch Library, Mission Street and Sixth Avenue

The Local History Department is the archives for Carmel-by-the-Sea, and is devoted to acquiring, preserving, and making available historically significant items concerning the history of Carmel. These collections include: photographs, books, letters, diaries, programs, manuscripts, maps, scrapbooks, and works of art. 

Local History is OPEN!

Hours:

  • Monday: 2-6pm
  • Tuesday: 2-6pm
  • Wednesday: 2-6pm
  • Thursday: 2-6pm
  • Friday: 2-6pm

For research help, please call 831-624-1615 or email hml.localhist@gmail.com.

Buildings & Maps

Home & Building Research

Historic Building Brochures

Maps

Digital Collections

Genealogy

Newspapers

Oral History