Carnegie Free Library
Carnegie Free Library, Classical Revival library in Eureka, California.
The Carnegie Free Library features red brick and Mad River granite exteriors with two-story solid redwood columns surrounding a tile mosaic floor.
After receiving a 20,000 dollar grant from Carnegie in 1901, the library trustees organized a competition that determined the architectural design.
The structure now functions as the Morris Graves Museum of Art, providing exhibition spaces and cultural programming for the local community.
The building underwent a complete restoration in 1999 following a successful 1.5 million dollar capital campaign that prevented its demolition.
The original design included a grand dome that was later removed, leaving only a skylight in the current structure.
Location: Eureka
GPS coordinates: 40.80056,-124.16444
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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