Emeline Fairbanks Memorial Library

The Emeline Fairbanks Memorial Library is a Beaux-Arts structure in Terre Haute featuring classical architectural details and a symmetrical facade. The building's design creates an orderly presence on North 7th Street with proportioned windows and ornamentation typical of early 1900s institutional architecture.

The building opened in 1906 as a public library serving the community. In 1979, Indiana State University acquired the structure and converted it for educational purposes.

The library transformed into an art building in 1984, providing classrooms and educational spaces for Indiana State University students.

The building sits on North 7th Street and is accessible from the main street. Since it now serves academic purposes rather than general public visits, visitors should plan accordingly with the university's operating schedule in mind.

The building holds an unexpected connection to a globally recognized beverage design when a visitor found inspiration here for a famous bottle shape. This link to an international product icon gives the place a surprising historical note.

Location: Indiana

Inception: 1906

GPS coordinates: 39.47030,-87.40700

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:47