Carnegie Branch Library
About this property
The Carnegie Branch Library at 13th St and 28th Ave in Meridian, Mississippi is one of two former Carnegie libraries in the city, both funded by a grant from Andrew Carnegie in 1904. This library was built for blacks while the other was built for whites. The other library was built at 25th Ave and 7th St and now houses the Meridian Museum of Art.
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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 79003385. It was listed on December 18, 1979.
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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 Carnegie Branch Library listed on the National Register?
Carnegie Branch Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 18, 1979.
What type of historic resource is Carnegie Branch Library?
Carnegie Branch Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carnegie Branch Library?
The period of significance for Carnegie Branch Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1904.
Can I research the history near Carnegie Branch Library?
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