Glasgow Public Library
National Register of Historic Places

Glasgow Public Library

Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri
Listed
May 20, 1969
Type
Building
Period
Civil War
Ref No.
69000106

About this property

Glasgow Public Library, also known as Lewis Library, is a historic library building located at Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1866, and is a two-story, Italianate style brick building. It features round-arched windows and doors, and a high bracketed cornice with its broad overhanging roof. It is the oldest Missouri library in continuous use. It was originally constructed and used by the now defunct, Lewis College, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.

Location

Glasgow, Howard County, Missouri
39.22614, -92.84352

Categories

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Sources

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

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Questions about this property

When was Glasgow Public Library listed on the National Register?

Glasgow Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 20, 1969.

What type of historic resource is Glasgow Public Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Glasgow Public Library?

The period of significance for Glasgow Public Library is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1866.

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