UGA Carnegie Library, historic building and academic library in Athens, Georgia, United States
The UGA Carnegie Library is a Neoclassical library in Athens, Georgia, that opened in 1910. The building displays classical architectural features with elaborate decoration around windows and corners and serves today as a university library for health sciences students.
The building was constructed in 1904 and opened in 1910, funded by Andrew Carnegie to support the State Normal School. After serving as a Navy Supply Corps Museum, it underwent major renovation in 2013 and returned to service as an academic library.
The library carries the Carnegie name, honoring Andrew Carnegie who funded the library program nationwide. Today, people use the space as a place to study and gather, while the classical architectural details reflect its original purpose as an educational institution.
The building is located in the Oglethorpe Avenue Historic District and is accessible during university hours, with modern facilities for barrier-free access. Visitors can admire the classical architecture outside and explore modern study and work areas inside.
The building received a restoration award from the Athens-Clarke Heritage Foundation in 2016 for its careful preservation of historic details. This recognition honors how successfully the balance was achieved between protecting original architectural features and modern functionality.
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