Winona Public Library, Winona, MN
Posted by: 
stickerooni
N 44° 03.056 W 091° 38.429
15T E 608905 N 4878428
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this uniquely designed building houses a modern library.
Waymark Code: WMV10
Location: Minnesota, United States
Date Posted: 10/12/2006
Views: 46
According to a pamphlet written in 1901:
"THE LAIRD LIBRARY BUILDING
Was presented on January 21, 1899 to the Winona Free Public Library. ...
it's outside dimensions are eighty-five feet front and sixty-four feet at the side, with thirty feet additional depth in the three story stack wing. The top of the outer dome is fifty-six feet above street grade, the ceiling of the principal rooms is fifteen feet six inches from the floor, and the basement ceiling eleven feet. The exchange room ceiling rises thirty feet into an inner dome, and is pierced by a large rose window of leaded glass, a delicate composition from the hand of Otto Heinigke. The finish is in quartered oak of rich tone and the decorations quiet and harmonious. ...
The cost of the building exclusive of the site was about fifty thousand dollars. This sum does not include the cost of furniture and fixtures ...."
The building has been well kept with the original design, but updated to accomodate internet use, and a large volume of books, magazines, newspapers, videos, DVDs, audio, etc.
I'd encourage a visit to their web site and check out the historic pictures. And of course stop in if you are in the area.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
MONDAY 10AM---6PM
TUESDAY 10AM---8PM
WEDNESDAY 10AM---6PM
THURSDAY 10AM---8PM
FRIDAY 10AM---6PM
SATURDAY 10AM---5PM
Saturday Summer Hours 9AM--NOON
Memorial Day through Labor Day
Approximate date of opening.: 01/21/1899
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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