Marceline Carnegie Library in Marceline, MO
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N 39° 42.943 W 092° 56.923
15S E 504395 N 4396206
"Our mission is to provide resources and services to the community and visitors. To meet the information, technology, and cultural needs of residents of Marceline and surrounding areas." ~ Marceline Library
Waymark Code: WMM8VG
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/12/2014
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County of Library: Linn County.
Location of library: 119 California Ave., Marceline
Phone: Phone: 660-376-3223
Library Opened November 1, 1920
Andrew Carnegie Foundation Grant: $12,500
Opened with 744 books
Today it is one of 31 Carnegie libraries left in the state of Missouri
This library houses two unique pieces of art:
1st: A portrait painted by Ruth Gordon of the first girl born in the town of Marceline
2nd: The other painting depicts the coal mining heritage of the town of Marceline and is signed "Hatfield."
"In 1914 a reading room was established in the rear of the Marceline First National Bank Building, later 300 books were donated by women's Civic League. Members took their turn acting as Librarian. Marceline Womens Civic League President Mrs. Sigmund Steiner suggested that the club try to secure a Carnegie Library. In March 1917, a letter was written to the Carnegie Institution. In May 1917 a wire was received from the Andrew Carnegie Library Foundation that they had been given $12,500 for a library building. The City promised to maintain the library by levying a tax for that purpose.
"December 3, 1917, a Library Board was appointed. It was the task of this board to select a site for the building and receive bids from architects and obtain the Carnegie Foundations' approval for the plans. In 1918, a building site was purchased from Jackson-Walker Coal and Mining Co. on East California Avenue. In February, 1919, Edgar P. Madorie of Kansas City, Missouri was chosen architect for library.
"In 2000 – 2001, the library received a grant to purchase new computers and a printer from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. At the same time patron internet service added and updated through MOREnet. In January 2001 new ceiling, lighting, fans, and wiring were installed on the main floor. During the year of 2007 the automation of the collection, the office renovation, and website were completed."
~ Marceline Carnegie Library
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