National Register of Historic Places

Washburn Public Library

Washburn, Bayfield County, Wisconsin
Listed
March 1, 1984
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
84003621

About this property

The Washburn Public Library is a Carnegie library in Washburn, Wisconsin, United States. The library was built in 1904; it was the first permanent home for Washburn's library program, which began in 1891 and had previously operated out of City Hall. Architect Henry Wildhagen designed the building in the Neoclassical style. The library's front entrance is located in a portico with Ionic columns. Three windows with a joined sill are located on each side of the entrance, and chimneys on either end add to the building's symmetrical appearance. The building was built with local brownstone. The library is still in operation. The library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.

Location

Washburn, Bayfield County, Wisconsin
46.67267, -90.89533

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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Nearby Historic Sites

Bank of Washburn
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0.2 mi
Bayfield County Courthouse
Industrial
0.3 mi
Ashland Harbor Breakwater Light
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3.3 mi
Fifield Place Historic District
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5.5 mi
Ellis School
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5.5 mi

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When was Washburn Public Library listed on the National Register?

Washburn Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.

What type of historic resource is Washburn Public Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Washburn Public Library?

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

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