About this property
The Carnegie Library in El Reno, Oklahoma is the oldest Carnegie library in Oklahoma that is still functioning as a library. Constructed in 1903, it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and has been in continuous use as a library since its opening. The main feature of the Classical Revival structure is its two-story portico with four ionic columns.
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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 80003257. It was listed on August 28, 1980.
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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 Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?
Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 28, 1980.
What type of historic resource is Carnegie Library?
Carnegie Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Carnegie Library?
The period of significance for Carnegie Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1903.
Can I research the history near Carnegie Library?
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