National Register of Historic Places

Janesville Free Public Library

Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota
Listed
August 18, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82003065

About this property

The Janesville Free Public Library is the public library in Janesville, Minnesota, United States. It is housed in a Carnegie library building constructed in 1912. It is part of the Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System, which is a participant in the Traverse des Sioux Library System. The Janesville library building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for its local significance in the themes of architecture and education. It was nominated for being a well-preserved example of the 65 libraries founded in Minnesota by Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, and for its Neoclassical architecture.

Location

102 W. 2nd St.
Janesville, Waseca County, Minnesota
44.11755, -93.70782

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Janesville Free Public Library listed on the National Register?

Janesville Free Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 18, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Janesville Free Public Library?

Janesville Free Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Janesville Free Public Library?

The period of significance for Janesville Free Public Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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