Humboldt Public Library in Humboldt, Iowa, USA, is a free public library. The library received a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York on December 13, 1906.[2] The Des Moines architectural firm of Hallett & Rawson designed the building. It was built using limestone from a nearby area now known as Taft Park. Construction began in 1908 and it was dedicated on February 9, 1909. The rough texture of the rock-faced stone and the portico columns in the Tuscan order give the building a rustic appearance.[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] A north entrance and extension were added to the building in 1992.
| Humboldt Public Library | |
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 Humboldt Public Library east entrance | |
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| Location | 30 6th St., N. Humboldt, Iowa, United States |
| Type | Free |
| Established | 1909 |
| Access and use | |
| Access requirements | Resident of Humboldt/Dakota City, otherwise local library card |
| Other information | |
| Director | Nikki Ehlers |
| Website | Website |
| References: | |
Humboldt Free Public Library | |
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| Coordinates | 42°43′18″N 94°12′59″W / 42.72167°N 94.21639°W |
| Built | 1908-1909 |
| Architect | Hallett & Rawson |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th century Revivals |
| MPS | Public Library Buildings in Iowa TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000368[1] |
| Added to NRHP | May 23, 1983 |
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ "Carnegie Libraries of Iowa Project-Humboldt Public Library". University of Iowa. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
- ^ "Humboldt Free Public Library". National Park Service. Retrieved January 28, 2016. with photos