National Register of Historic Places

Delaware Public Library

Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio
Listed
January 11, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83001957

About this property

The Delaware Public Library is a former public library in Delaware, Ohio. The building was funded by Andrew Carnegie and built in the neoclassical style. It opened to the public in 1906. The library's collection of books and volumes rapidly expanded during its operational history. By the 1970s, the Delaware Public Library started to run out of space. In 1984, a new public library was constructed, and Delaware County, Ohio started using the Delaware Public Library for office space. The building was tripled in size during a construction and restoration project that lasted from 1999 to 2001. The Delaware Public Library is currently used to house a number of Delaware County agencies, including the Delaware County Board of Commissioners. The Delaware Public Library was entered into the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 because of the building's architectural significance.

Location

101 N. Sandusky St.
Delaware, Delaware County, Ohio
40.30230, -83.06551

Categories

ARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Questions about this property

When was Delaware Public Library listed on the National Register?

Delaware Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Delaware Public Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Delaware Public Library?

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

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