National Register of Historic Places

Dalles Carnegie Library

The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon
Listed
December 8, 1978
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
78002325

About this property

The Dalles Carnegie Library is a historic former library building located in The Dalles, Oregon, United States. It is one of the thousands of libraries whose construction was funded by Andrew Carnegie. The construction grant of $10,000 was approved in March 1907, and it was dedicated in September 1910. The building was used as the local public library until September 1966. In 1967 the building was leased from the city and converted into an art center. In 1997 the city deeded the building The Dalles Art Association, which continues the building's arts function. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The building is approximately 50 by 36 feet (15 by 11 m), is Beaux-Arts classical in style, and is constructed of brick with concrete foundation walls and window sills. There is a hip roof and tall brick chimneys with flared tops extending above the eaves. The building remains much as it was when constructed, with extensive original trim, a fireplace on the south wall upstairs, large windows, and the integrity of the exterior appearance is intact. Some minor modifications, including a small office and kitchenette have been added in the southwest corner upstairs.

Location

The Dalles, Wasco County, Oregon
45.60007, -121.18377

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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Dalles Carnegie Library listed on the National Register?

Dalles Carnegie Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 8, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Dalles Carnegie Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Dalles Carnegie Library?

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

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