National Register of Historic Places

Stewart Library

Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa
Listed
November 21, 1976
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
76000806

About this property

The Stewart Building, formerly home to Stewart Library and current home to the Grinnell Area Arts Council, is a historic building located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Joel Stewart was a farmer, banker, and state legislator who was known for his philanthropic activities. Included in these activities was the organization and construction of a public library for Grinnell. He planned for the structure, superintended the construction, and turned it over to the city free and clear. The library was dedicated on May 9, 1902. The three-story, brick building follows the Romanesque Revival style, and contains 5,458.8 square feet (510 m2) of space. It served the community as the public library from the time it opened until November, 2009, when the library moved to the new Drake Community Library located at 930 Park Street. In 2009 the Grinnell Area Arts Council entered into an agreement with the city to rent the building once the new library building was completed. They took ownership of the building in July 2013 with the understanding that they would make the necessary infrastructure improvements. The meeting room on the top floor was converted into the Loft Theatre, and it opened in August 2014. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.

Location

926 Broad St.
Grinnell, Poweshiek County, Iowa
41.74510, -92.72358

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When was Stewart Library listed on the National Register?

Stewart Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 21, 1976.

What type of historic resource is Stewart Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Stewart Library?

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

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