National Register of Historic Places

Spirit Lake Public Library

Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa
Listed
January 24, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001448

About this property

The former Spirit Lake Public Library is located in downtown Spirit Lake, Iowa, United States. The Civic Improvement Association started a library in a rented commercial building downtown in 1901. The initial collections were acquired through Iowa's traveling library system. A referendum to support a public library was passed in 1904, which made a grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York possible. Spirit Lake's application was accepted for a grant for $8,000 on February 1, 1905. The search for a lot for the building delayed construction. The library was dedicated on September 24, 1912. The single-story brick structure was built on a raised basement, and features vaguely Tudor Revival elements. The center frontispiece and the tall windows give it a sense of verticality. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The public library has subsequently been relocated into a new building, and the historic building has been converted into commercial space.

Location

1801 Hill Ave.
Spirit Lake, Dickinson County, Iowa
43.42207, -95.10165

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Spirit Lake Public Library listed on the National Register?

Spirit Lake Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 24, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Spirit Lake Public Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Spirit Lake Public Library?

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

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