Willard Library, Victorian Gothic public library in Evansville, United States.
The Willard Library stands as a Gothic structure with intricate stone details, arched windows, and a steep gabled roof in downtown Evansville.
Willard Carpenter established the library in 1885, providing funds and land to create the first public library in Evansville, Indiana.
The library maintains extensive genealogical records, historical documents, and local archives that document the development of Evansville and surrounding regions.
Located at First Avenue, the library offers digital resources, research assistance, and regular educational programs from Monday through Sunday.
The night janitor reported encountering a figure known as the Grey Lady in 1937 while tending to the coal furnace.
Location: Evansville
Inception: 1885
Architects: James W. Reid
Address: 21 First Avenue, Evansville IN 47710
Website: https://willard.lib.in.us
GPS coordinates: 37.97833,-87.57417
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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