About this property
The Lakeport Carnegie Library is a Carnegie library located near the shore of Clear Lake in Lakeport, California. Completed in 1918 in the Classical Revival type of architecture, it had been given an $8000 grant for its construction after local organizations like the Ladies' Improvement Club lobbied philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. The plans were drawn by Ward and Blohme and it was built by Hinds and Randolph.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 08000261. It was listed on April 9, 2008.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Lakeport Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
Lakeport Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 9, 2008.
What type of historic resource is Lakeport Carnegie Library?
Lakeport Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Lakeport Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for Lakeport Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1918.
Can I research the history near Lakeport Carnegie Library?
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