National Register of Historic Places

Plainview Carnegie Library

Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska
Listed
February 25, 1993
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
93000056

About this property

The Plainview Carnegie Library in Plainview, Nebraska is a Carnegie library which was built in 1916–1917. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993. It is a one-story 30 by 42 feet (9.1 m × 12.8 m) brick building with a raised basement. It has a hipped roof with wide eaves and modillions. It has Prairie Style details. It was designed by Norfolk, Nebraska architect J.C. Stitt and built by contractor Frank T. Houx. Its lower level was renovated to include a children's reading room in 1977. In 1992 the building still served as a library. Plainview was one of 68 communities in Nebraska that were awarded Carnegie library grant funds.

Location

102 S. Main St.
Plainview, Pierce County, Nebraska
42.35065, -97.79369

Categories

EDUCATION
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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 Plainview Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?

Plainview Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on February 25, 1993.

What type of historic resource is Plainview Carnegie Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Plainview Carnegie Library?

The period of significance for Plainview Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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