Carnegie Library, Beaux-Arts library building in Indiana, United States
The Carnegie Library stands with limestone construction, featuring a domed rotunda, decorative marble elements, and multiple fireplaces across its two-story structure.
Indiana's first Carnegie Library opened its doors in 1903, containing 3,000 volumes and representing one of 1,679 libraries funded by Andrew Carnegie in the United States.
The building exemplifies the early 20th-century movement to establish public libraries, making literature and education accessible to communities across Indiana.
The structure now functions as city offices following extensive renovations in 2001, while maintaining its original architectural features and historical designation.
Indiana received more Carnegie library grants than any other state, with 164 public libraries built through funding totaling $2,508,664 between 1901 and 1918.
Location: Indiana
Inception: 1903
GPS coordinates: 40.19250,-85.38389
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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