The Goodland City Library, at 120 W. 12th St. in Goodland, Kansas was built in 1912 and was used as a library for 60 years. It was designed with Italian Renaissance Revival architecture by Denver architects Barrensen Brothers. It was one of 59 Carnegie libraries in Kansas; it was funded initially by a $10,000 Carnegie grant.

Goodland City Library
Goodland City Library is located in Kansas
Goodland City Library
Goodland City Library is located in the United States
Goodland City Library
Location120 W. 12th St., Goodland, Kansas
Coordinates39°20′49″N 101°42′45″W / 39.34694°N 101.71250°W / 39.34694; -101.71250
Arealess than one acre
Built1912
Built byHunt, Fred
ArchitectBarresen Bros.
Architectural styleRenaissance, Italian Renaissance Revival
NRHP reference No.85002129[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 13, 1985

The building now houses the Carnegie Arts Center, which offers art exhibits, workshops, recitals, demonstrations, lectures and concerts.[1][2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1] It was deemed significant for its architecture and its "association with the cultural and educational history of the community."[2]

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  1. ^ a b c "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. ^ a b Richard J. Cawthon (July 18, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Goodland City Library (Carnegie Library) / Carnegie Arts Center". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1985
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