About this property
The College View Public Library is a historic building in the College View neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska, United States. It was built in 1916 as a Carnegie library with a $7,500 grant from the Carnegie Corporation. The design is Classical Revival, with "a symmetrical front facade, simple brick corner pilasters, a water table and wall cornice, and a pedimented entrance enframed by Roman Ionic columns in antis".
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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 84002486. It was listed on June 27, 1984.
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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 College View Public Library listed on the National Register?
College View Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 27, 1984.
What type of historic resource is College View Public Library?
College View Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for College View Public Library?
The period of significance for College View Public Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1916.
Can I research the history near College View Public Library?
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