Joplin Carnegie Library
National Register of Historic Places

Joplin Carnegie Library

Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
Listed
July 9, 1979
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
79001377

About this property

The Joplin Carnegie Library is a historic Carnegie library located at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1902, and is a two-story, Classical Revival style steel frame building sheathed in brick and white Carthage marble. On July 16, 1901 Andrew Carnegie provided $60,000 for its construction. It measures 79 feet by 86 feet and features a pedimented Ionic order porch which is distyle in antis. A four-bay two story addition was added in 1916.Andrew Carnegie provided $40,000 for its construction. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.

Location

9th and Wall Sts.
Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri
37.08197, -94.51599

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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 Joplin Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?

Joplin Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 1979.

What type of historic resource is Joplin Carnegie Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Joplin Carnegie Library?

The period of significance for Joplin Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1901.

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