Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Warsaw IN, Warsaw And Wayne Township, Public Library, Indiana, 1958

 

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Carnegie Library, Greeneville, Tennessee

 

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The Carnegie Library in Greeneville, Tennessee, stands as a historic institution known for its significance in the community. Named after the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, who funded the construction of numerous libraries across the United States, it served as a vital center for education, literacy, and community engagement.

The library in Greeneville was built in the early 20th century as one of the many Carnegie libraries established nationwide. These libraries were created with the aim of providing access to knowledge and resources to people regardless of their backgrounds or financial means.

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Jones Memorial Library, Lynchburg, Virginia


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The Jones Memorial Library, located in Lynchburg, Virginia, is a historic library serving the community with various resources and services. It was established in 1907 and is housed in a building constructed in the Neoclassical Revival architectural style.

Tuesday, January 16, 2024

Public Library, Derby, Connecticut, c1910


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Carnegie Library, Austin, Minnesota

 

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The Carnegie Library in Austin, Minnesota, was built in the Beaux-Arts architectural style and opened its doors to the public in 1901. It served as a vital hub for learning and knowledge dissemination for the residents of Austin.

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Library, Racine Wisconsin, 1906

 

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The Racine Heritage Museum is a historical museum building and former Carnegie library, located at 701 S. Main St. in downtown Racine, Wisconsin. Designed by John Mauran in the Beaux-Arts style, the building served as the Racine Public Library from 1904 until 1958, and has housed the Racine Heritage Museum since 1963. It is also the home of the Racine County Historical Society. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 20, 1981 Wikipedia

Wednesday, January 3, 2024

Public Library, Great Bend, Kansas, 1914

 

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Stevenson Library, Marinette, Wisconsin, 1908


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The Stevenson Library in Marinette, Wisconsin, is a part of the Marinette County Consolidated Public Library Service (MCCPLS). The library is named after Robert Louis Stevenson, the famous Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist.