National Register of Historic Places

Goldendale Free Public Library

Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington
Listed
August 2, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
82004259

About this property

The Goldendale Free Public Library in Goldendale, Washington is a historic Carnegie library which is listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places. The library was a project of the Women's Association, a Federated Women's Clubs chapter. It is a 50 feet (15 m) by 80 feet (24 m) brick building in a residential area near downtown. The gables of its roof have circular openings for attic ventilation and parapets above. It is one of many Carnegie libraries that are listed on the National Register.

Location

131 W. Burgen
Goldendale, Klickitat County, Washington
45.82069, -120.82401

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Klickitat County Courthouse
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0 mi
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0.3 mi
First Day Advent Christian Church
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10.1 mi
Appleton Log Hall
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When was Goldendale Free Public Library listed on the National Register?

Goldendale Free Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 2, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Goldendale Free Public Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Goldendale Free Public Library?

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

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