Carnegie Library, Peru, Indiana

[LIB2425] The Peru City Council has accepted the plans for the new Carnegie Library building prepared by E. N. Lamme of Peru, but the contract has not been let. Carnegie offered to give $50,000; $25,000 will be expended for the building and fixtures. The building will be of stone, with a basement and two floors. [Public library bulletin, Volumes 1-2, page 45, 1901]

1914 Public Library, Peru, Indiana

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The Peru Public Library is a Carnegie Library located on East Main Street in Peru, Indiana. In the year 1897, under the direction of the school board and a number of others, —lovers of books whose names may be forgotten, but whose work will go on forever—a library was organized in the city of Peru. After the common struggle attendant upon most beginnings, a few books and a small room for their keeping were secured. The Carnegie gift of $25,000 has made possible a good substantial two story building, the abiding place of books, pictures and furniture belonging to the city Library. [Municipal and institutional libraries of Indiana: History, condition and management -- Free Google eBook]

Library, State Normal School, Peru, Nebraska

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