About this property
Grand Island Public Library, also known as the Edith Abbott Memorial Library, is a public library in Grand Island, Nebraska, United States. The library was established in 1884. The library moved to the Carnegie library in 1906 and moved to its current location in 1974.
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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 75001094. It was listed on May 1, 1975.
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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 Grand Island Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
Grand Island Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 1, 1975.
What type of historic resource is Grand Island Carnegie Library?
Grand Island Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Grand Island Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for Grand Island Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1884.
Can I research the history near Grand Island Carnegie Library?
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