Carnegie Library

Carnegie Library in Guthrie is a public library building with Second Renaissance Revival design, constructed from brick and stone. The structure includes a central rotunda, reading areas, book storage rooms, and spaces for group gatherings.

The building was erected in 1901 through funding from Andrew Carnegie and served as Guthrie's principal library for many decades. After 1972 it transitioned to become part of a larger museum complex while maintaining its original character.

The central rotunda served as a gathering place for community events and public meetings. This space shows how much the town valued education and bringing people together.

The building is easily accessible and located in downtown Guthrie as part of a museum complex. Visitors can explore the interior spaces and learn about the history of public libraries in the region.

This is one of the earliest Carnegie libraries built in Oklahoma and among the few that has maintained its original architecture to this day. Its preservation makes it a rare example of the early library movement in the region.

Location: Oklahoma

GPS coordinates: 35.88000,-97.41806

Latest update: December 14, 2025 13:00