National Register of Historic Places

Monte Vista Library

Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado
Listed
June 29, 1995
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
95000782

About this property

The Monte Vista Library, at 110 Jefferson St. in Monte Vista, Colorado, was built in 1895. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995. It was the result of efforts started by the Women's Literary Club, organized in 1885, "for community improvement and the establishment of a circulating library." The first library operated out of part of a store. The Monte Vista Library Association was incorporated in 1887. In 1894 the entire library collection, along with many city records, were lost in fire. This building was constructed in 1895. It is a 16 by 22 feet (4.9 m × 6.7 m) building, Early Commercial in style. It served as the town's library and reading room until the town's Carnegie Public Library was opened in 1919. In 1995 it was in use by the Monte Vista Historical Society.

Location

110 Jefferson St.
Monte Vista, Rio Grande County, Colorado
37.58011, -106.14510

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Monte Vista Library listed on the National Register?

Monte Vista Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 29, 1995.

What type of historic resource is Monte Vista Library?

Monte Vista Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Monte Vista Library?

The period of significance for Monte Vista Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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