About this property
The Fairbury Public Library is a library in Fairbury, Nebraska. Its building was constructed in 1908-09 as a Carnegie library with funding from the Carnegie Corporation. It was designed in the Classical Revival style by Tyler and Son, an architectural firm co-founded by English-born James Tyler and his son, James Tyler Jr.
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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 85002141. It was listed on September 11, 1985.
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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 Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 11, 1985.
What type of historic resource is Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library?
Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1908.
Can I research the history near Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library?
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