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Carnegie Public Library (Escanaba, Michigan)

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which originally ran between the pediments was removed in 1928. A low dome originally topped building; it was removed in 1958. An upper dome still is in place. The rear of the building is of simpler design, constructed of brick and containing simple windows with stone sills.
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In 1992, the city began construction on a new city hall and library complex. The library moved to the new location in 1995, and the old Carnegie building was sold to private owners, who refurbished it with the intention of converting it into a private home.
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The Escanaba Public Library was constructed with $ 20,000 in funds donated by
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lighten the mass of the building. The building is topped with a
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in 1977 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976.
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U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district
Contributing property
Michigan State Historic Site

Carnegie Public Library (Escanaba, Michigan) is located in Michigan
Carnegie Public Library (Escanaba, Michigan) is located in the United States
Escanaba, Michigan
45°44′39″N 87°3′22″W / 45.74417°N 87.05611°W / 45.74417; -87.05611
Classical Revival
Escanaba Central Historic District
ID14000123
77000712
Carnegie library
Escanaba, Michigan
National Register of Historic Places
Andrew Carnegie
Classical Revival
brick
Lake Superior Sandstone
portico
entablature
pediment
Ionic columns
pilasters
lintels
cornice
balustrade

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