Argentine Carnegie Library, Neoclassical library in Argentine district, Kansas City, United States.
The Argentine Carnegie Library stands on Metropolitan Avenue with brick walls, limestone foundation, and a classical revival entrance pavilion.
The library opened in 1917 following a financial pledge from Andrew Carnegie to support the creation of public libraries across the United States.
The library maintained an extensive Spanish language collection, reflecting the diverse needs of the Argentine neighborhood residents.
The facility provided 7,500 square feet of space containing over 93,000 items, including books, tapes, videos, and computer software.
This structure remains the only Carnegie library in Kansas City and holds dual recognition on national and state historic registers.
Location: Kansas City
Inception: 1910s
Architects: Rose & Peterson
Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture
Floors above the ground: 1.5
Made from material: brick
Address: 2850 Metropolitan Avenue
GPS coordinates: 39.07414,-94.66093
Latest update: March 21, 2025 01:22
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