National Register of Historic Places

Kendall Young Public Library

Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa
Listed
May 22, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83000361

About this property

The Kendall Young Library is located in Webster City, Iowa, United States. The library was established in 1896 from an endowment left by Kendall Young. The historic building was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Patton & Miller. The library is an elaborate Beaux-Arts style building. The main facade is largely composed of rusticated masonry. The columns of the portico are of the Ionic order. The delivery room on the interior features a stained glass dome. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.

Location

1201 Willson Ave.
Webster City, Hamilton County, Iowa
42.45838, -93.83697

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ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Tremaine Bridge
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When was Kendall Young Public Library listed on the National Register?

Kendall Young Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Kendall Young Public Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Kendall Young Public Library?

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

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