Marion Carnegie Library - Marion, Illinois
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BruceS
N 37° 43.761 W 088° 55.655
16S E 330135 N 4177535
Expanded Carnegie funded library still in use as a library in Marion, Illinois.
Waymark Code: WM6HET
Location: Illinois, United States
Date Posted: 06/06/2009
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?The Marion Carnegie Library was was constructed beginning in 1915 with a grant of $18,000 from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The library was designed by Clifford Shopbell of Evansville, Indiana and constructed by Robert Sparks of Marion. The library was opened to the public February 29, 1916 with 1,162 volumes and 680 borrowers.
The library has changed many times over the years with the biggest change in 1997 that added 12,000 square feet. The expansion was sympathetic to the original design and appearance of the building.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Your Laptop: Free
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Thursday
9 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday and Saturday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Approximate date of opening.: 02/29/1916
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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