About this property
The Columbus Public Carnegie Library is a Carnegie library located at 205 N. Kansas in Columbus, Kansas. The library was built in 1913 through a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie foundation. George P. Washburn & Son designed the building in the Classical Revival style. The red brick building's facade is made up of three bays. The building's entrance pavilion features a wooden entablature reading "PUBLIC LIBRARY"; the entablature encircles the building.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 87000932. It was listed on June 24, 1987.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Columbus Public Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
Columbus Public Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 24, 1987.
What type of historic resource is Columbus Public Carnegie Library?
Columbus Public Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Columbus Public Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for Columbus Public Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1913.
Can I research the history near Columbus Public Carnegie Library?
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