National Register of Historic Places

Maring, Grace Keiser, Library

Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana
Listed
September 14, 2005
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
05001011

About this property

The Grace Keiser Maring Library is located on the south side of Muncie, Indiana, USA. Built at 1808 South Madision Street, the library is next to Heekin Park, the largest and oldest community park in Muncie. The library was the first branch library built in the city. Grace Maring was the wife of Joel Maring, founder of glass factories throughout Muncie. A philanthropist and advocate for education, she gave the city of Muncie $25,000 on her death to develop a public library system. In 1930, the Grace Keiser Maring Library was dedicated and began serving the south side of Muncie. The library was posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 15, 2005. The library was designed by architects Herbert Smenner and Charles Houck. The architectural style is a variation of colonial revival, a popular style in the early 20th century. Built from brick and trimmed with limestone, it is the only remaining civic building of this style in Muncie.

Location

1808 S. Madison St.
Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana
40.17894, -85.38065

Categories

ARCHITECTUREEDUCATION
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Sources

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When was Maring, Grace Keiser, Library listed on the National Register?

Maring, Grace Keiser, Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 14, 2005.

What type of historic resource is Maring, Grace Keiser, Library?

Maring, Grace Keiser, Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Maring, Grace Keiser, Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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