National Register of Historic Places

Sterling Public Library

Sterling, Logan County, Colorado
Listed
October 19, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01001121

About this property

The Sterling Public Library, at 210 S. 4th St. in Sterling, Colorado, was built in 1918. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001. It was built as a Carnegie library, funded by a $12,500 Carnegie grant, and was built during 1916 to 1918. It is about 61 by 31 feet (18.6 m × 9.4 m) in plan. It served as Sterling's public library for 58 years, until 1976. It was designed by Denver architect William Cowe, a Scottish immigrant who died in 1930. During much of 2001 to 2010 it served as the Old Library Inn, a bed and breakfast; it has been a private residence since then. A 100-year anniversary event at the library in June 2018 raised funds for the Sterling Community Fund.

Location

210 S. 4th St.
Sterling, Logan County, Colorado
40.62311, -103.21100

Categories

SOCIAL HISTORYCOMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENTARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Sterling Public Library listed on the National Register?

Sterling Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on October 19, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Sterling Public Library?

Sterling Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Sterling Public Library?

The period of significance for Sterling Public Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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