National Register of Historic Places

Laurens Carnegie Free Library

Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa
Listed
November 5, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000804

About this property

Laurens Carnegie Free Library is a historic building located in Laurens, Iowa, United States. It was designed by the Des Moines architectural firm of Wetherell and Gage and completed in 1910. The Carnegie Corporation of New York had accepted the application for a grant from Laurens' literary association for $3,800 on February 6, 1907. The Mission Revival structure measures 42 by 22.5 feet (12.8 by 6.9 m), and has a projecting pavilion for the main entrance. An addition was built onto the rear of the building in 1955. The building now houses the Pocahontas County Historical Museum. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974.

Location

263 N. 3rd St.
Laurens, Pocahontas County, Iowa
42.84830, -94.84916

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When was Laurens Carnegie Free Library listed on the National Register?

Laurens Carnegie Free Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Laurens Carnegie Free Library?

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

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

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