1916 Public Library, Three Rivers, Michigan

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1924 Public Library, Jackson, Michigan

In 1901 Andrew Carnegie donated $70,000 for the construction of a library building in the city of Jackson.

The Carnegie building became the main branch for the newly created district in 1978. In 1981, with a bequest from Mrs. Mable MinterVan Orman, a circular structure was built at the rear of the library. This added an elevator, history room, back lobby and a children's storytelling room.

The Carnegie building was designated a State Historical site in 1979 and a National Historical site in 1980. [http://www.myjdl.com/Carnegie]

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1948 Library, Detroit, Michigan

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1911 Public Library, Mt. Clemens, Michigan

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1918 Carnegie Library, Allegan, Michigan

[LIB0364] - 1914, The present Carnegie Library building was formally opened on Hubbard Street. The total cost was $13,000. Read more about this historic library here.

Carnegie Library, Escanaba, Michigan

Carnegie Library, Escanaba, Michigan Vintage by markomundo
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Press release: The former Carnegie Library, now owned by Paul and Marcia Neumeier now has a new dome roof, following the removal of the former dome due to leaking. The building, which is listed on the State Historical Register and Federal Historic Register, was constructed in 1902 with a $20,000 grant from Pittsburg steel baron Andrew Carnegie. It is only one of 242 libraries built with a grant from Carnegie to remain in existence worldwide. Read more here.
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Public Library, Ludington, Michigan

[LIB0315] - Published by Cooley's News Agency, Ludington, Mich. Natural Color Post Card made in the U.S.A. by E.C. Kropp Co., Milwaukee, Wis. - BBL

1912 Public Library, Ludington, Michigan

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Carnegie Library, Flint, Michigan

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Thumb National Bank, Bay City, Michigan Waymark

Waymarking has many listings for libraries throughout the United States. This entry for Thumb National Bank relates the history of the building that began as a Carnegie Library. Thankfully, respect has been paid to the renovations and the character of the original building seems for the most part to have been preserved. Additional photos and reading can be found in the Waymark entry, here.

Carnegie Public Library, Iron Mountain, Michigan

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The library was designed by architect J.E. Clancy and opened April 15, 1902.

Public Library, Port Huron, Michigan

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1907 Ryerson's Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI

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1918 Public Library, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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1909 Public Library, Kalamazoo, Michigan

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The library's early headquarters in cramped rented facilities gave way to a fine new Romanesque structure completed in 1893 with a $50,000 gift from Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Van Deusen. By the late 1920s the library had grown so much that it spilled over into the adjacent Peck and Kauffer houses on Rose Street. The depression and World War II delayed a much needed new building, but after a spirited campaign, and a favorable millage vote in 1955, the library's second new building replaced the old one on 25 May 1959. [Thanks to the Kalamazoo Public Library www.kpl.gov]

1924 Public Library, Jackson, Michigan

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The library is on the National Register of Historic Places and on the State of Michigan Register of Historic Sites. Using a grant from Andrew Carnegie, the building was built in 1906 in a neoclassical style. There are 13 library locations in Jackson County. [Thanks to Museums and Historical Attractions in Jackson, Jackson County Conventions and Visitors Bureau, www.visitjacksonmi.com]

Library, St. Clair, Michigan

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Like many libraries in the area, the St. Clair Library, founded in 1869, began through the members of the Ladies Library Association. Initially the members met in their homes until 1874 when the library acquired space in some of the rooms at City Hall. The library moved again around 1944 to the Schwab Building on Riverside.

The Library is the building on the left.

1931 Public Library, Adrian, Michigan

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Historical marker for Carnegie Library, Three Rivers, MI

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Old Three Rivers Library

Built in 1904, this structure served as a public library for seventy-five years. Financed by an Andrew Carnegie grant, it was designed by A.W. Rush & Co. and built by H.V. Snyder & Son. Warren J. Willits donated the site. The exterior pink granite and the interior wood came from the local area. A mosaic skylight and four Grecian columns adorn the entrance room. The building is part of the Downtown Three Rivers Commercial Historic District.

1913 Ryerson Public Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The Grand Rapids Public Library, located in Grand Rapids, MI, was founded in 1871 and was originally located within the Grand Rapids City Hall. In 1904, the library moved to the Ryerson Building which served as a permanent home for the library. The building was a gift from arts and education benefactor, and native son, Martin A. Ryerson. In 1967, the library expanded to more than double in size. The addition was named the Keeler wing, in honor of a $1.2 million gift from Mike and Mary Ann Keeler. [www.grpl.org]