Howell Carnegie Library - Michigan
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Quick Description: The Howell Carnegie Library is a Historic Building located in Downtown Howell Michigan
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 6/27/2007 5:55:05 PM
Waymark Code: WM1R1A
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Long Description:
The Historical Marker reads:
HOWELL CARNEGIE LIBRARY The Howell library originated as the Ladies
Library Association in 1875. That year, the ladies began offering
books for lending. The need for spacious, permanent quarters grew,
and in 1902, for three hundred dollars and railroad travel
expenses, Detroit architect Elijah E. Meyers, designer of the
Michigan State Capitol, agreed to provide plans for a new library.
The township board hired local builder A. G. Kuehnle for the
project. Throughout the county, farmers gathered the fieldstones
used to build the Neoclassical library. The structure stands on
land donated by the four sons of Howell pioneer William McPherson.
An addition to the library was completed in 1991.
(SIDE TWO) "If the city of Howell will pledge itself to support a
free library and provide a suitable site, Mr. Carnegie will be glad
to furnish ten thousand dollars for a free public library
building." In 1902, in response to a request for funds, steel
entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie's secretary sent this message to
Howell Township Supervisor W. H. S. Wood. Carnegie funded over
2,500 free public libraries throughout the English-speaking world.
The philanthropist's gift to Howell eventually amounted to $15,000.
In return, the township pledged annual support of no less than 10
percent of Carnegie's donation. The library opened on November 19,
1906.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Approximate date of opening.: 11/19/1906
Hours of Operation:
The Library Hours:
Monday - Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Sunday (Sept. - May) 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Library Website: [Web Link]
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