Livermore Carnegie Library and Park, Classical Revival library in Livermore, United States.
Livermore Carnegie Library is a one-story, nearly square building of 45 by 47 feet, raised over a full basement and set in the middle of a square block of parkland. Its walls are buff brick made locally, sheathed in terra cotta and plaster, with light quoins at the corners and a low dentilled parapet. A portico with two pairs of Greek Ionic columns and a pediment frames the wooden double entrance doors on 3rd Street.
The building opened in 1911 with funding from the Carnegie Foundation and served as the city's main public library until 1966. After its library years, it was converted into a local history museum.
The building now houses the Livermore Heritage Guild History Center and Museum, preserving local heritage and hosting art exhibitions. Visitors experience both the region's past and contemporary creative works within the same space.
The park occupies a square block bounded by 3rd, J, 4th and K streets, with the entrance portico facing 3rd Street. Two tiers of concrete steps link the park level to the building entrance, and an exterior elevator and concrete ramp provide access. The weekly farmers' market fills the grounds with produce stalls and local musicians.
The original 1911 fountain still runs near the building entrance, accompanied by a sundial and street lamps. These elements were donated by The Livermore Herald newspaper and remain visible reminders of the park's early days.
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