National Register of Historic Places

Central Library (Additional Documentation)

Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
Listed
June 30, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82000086

About this property

The Koch Family Children's Museum of Evansville is an interactive children's museum in Evansville, Indiana. The museum educates and inspires children about the world. Exhibits include deconstructing objects, a water exhibit that spans multiple floors, experiences about the human body and its senses, and a gallery for freedom of expression. Built inside the historic old Central Library, the museum opened in September 2006. The Art Deco building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and now offers visitors three floors of interactive exhibits and galleries. The museum was designed by Roto Studio, a museum design and engineering firm specializing in creating interactive educational environments and experiences for children as well as adults.

Location

22 SE 5th St.
Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana
37.97154, -87.56927

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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When was Central Library (Additional Documentation) listed on the National Register?

Central Library (Additional Documentation) was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 30, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Central Library (Additional Documentation)?

Central Library (Additional Documentation) is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Central Library (Additional Documentation)?

The period of significance for Central Library (Additional Documentation) is recorded as the industrial era.

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