National Register of Historic Places

York Public Library

York, York County, Nebraska
Listed
December 4, 1990
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
90001765

About this property

Kilgore Memorial Library is a public library in York, Nebraska, United States. The library was established in 1986 following four years of development. The library replaced the former York Public Library, which was built from 1901 to 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in December 1990. York Public Library was originally announced in 1901 following a donation from Lyndia Woods, allowing for the creation of the library. The library opened in December 1902. Following the opening of Kilgore Memorial Library in 1986, the library closed and was converted into office space. The library was later added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1990. Kilgore Memorial Library was announced in 1982, following the death of its namesake, Dr. William S. Kilgore. Kilgore was a former physician who left $1 million for the library's construction. Following four years of development, Kilgore Memorial Library officially opened on September 14, 1986. The original York Public Library was designed in the Romanesque Revival style by architect Morrison H. Vail.

Location

306 E. Seventh St.
York, York County, Nebraska
40.86775, -97.59021

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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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 York Public Library listed on the National Register?

York Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1990.

What type of historic resource is York Public Library?

York Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for York Public Library?

The period of significance for York Public Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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