Historic Preservation

Phoenix's Acacia Library earns historic preservation designation

Phoenix Mayor Milton Graham cuts the ceremonial ribbon for Phoenix's Acacia Library on Jan. 5, 1969, while holding a young girl.

(Courtesy city of Phoenix)

Phoenix’s Acacia Library, 750 E. Townley Ave., is seeking to become the first public library building in the city to receive a historic preservation designation.

(Courtesy Phoenix Public Library)

The Acacia Library in Sunnyslope is now etched into the city of Phoenix’s history.

Phoenix City Council on Wednesday unanimously approved a historic preservation overlay for the library building at 750 E. Townley Ave. It is the first public library branch in the city to receive a historic preservation overlay.

Mayor Kate Gallego called it “a beloved part of our city.”

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