National Register of Historic Places

Indianola Carnegie Library

Indianola, Warren County, Iowa
Listed
September 4, 2017
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
100001568

About this property

The Indianola Carnegie Library is a historic building located in Indianola, Iowa, United States. In November 1902, the local library board submitted a grant application to Andrew Carnegie so they could build a new building. The $10,000 grant was approved on January 13, 1903, and $2,000 was added at a later date. The Indianola City Council agreed to allocate $1,000 a year toward its upkeep. They also bought two lots at the corner of Buxton and Boston. One of the lots was owned by the family of Hannah Babb, the city librarian. Local architect Frederick W. Keith designed the brick Neoclassical structure, and it was built by G.W. James. The library eventually outgrew the building, and it was replaced in 1984. The Des Moines Metro Opera has their offices in the old Carnegie building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2017.

Location

106 W. Boston Ave.
Indianola, Warren County, Iowa
41.36284, -93.56195

Categories

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Sources

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When was Indianola Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?

Indianola Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 4, 2017.

What type of historic resource is Indianola Carnegie Library?

Indianola Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Indianola Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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