Exeter Library, public library in Exeter, California, USA
The Exeter Library is a library in Spanish Colonial Revival style located in Tulare County at 309 South E Street. The building shows typical features of this style with curved rooflines, stucco walls, and wide glass windows that give it a warm and inviting appearance.
The library was built in 1916 with funds from the Carnegie Foundation and was one of the first institutions of its kind in the region. It replaced an earlier book-lending system founded in 1910 by women's groups to provide access to literature for the community.
The library carries the name of a small California town and reflects the community bonds that have grown over generations. It was founded by women's groups who valued education and shared knowledge, shaping the place's identity to this day.
The building is located on E Street in downtown Exeter and is easily accessible on foot. The place no longer operates as an active library but is used as a community center and historic site, making it a quiet spot to visit.
The building design was created by architect Merrill A. Bowser and won out over two other proposals submitted for the project. The windows notably feature a Union Jack motif in their panes, a detail that expressed national connection in the early 1900s.
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