National Register of Historic Places

Bemidji Carnegie Library

Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota
Listed
November 25, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80001936

About this property

The Bemidji Carnegie Library is a former library building in Bemidji, Minnesota, United States. It was built as a Carnegie library in 1909 and housed the city's public library until 1961. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 for its local significance in the themes of architecture and education. It was nominated for being a well-preserved example of a Carnegie library and of public Neoclassical architecture. The aging and deficient structure was threatened with demolition in the early 21st century, but received a $2.2 million restoration in 2019. The city of Bemidji now rents out the main floor as an event venue while leasing space in the basement as offices.

Location

426 Bemidji Ave.
Bemidji, Beltrami County, Minnesota
47.47276, -94.87915

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 Bemidji Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?

Bemidji Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Bemidji Carnegie Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Bemidji Carnegie Library?

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

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