Carnegie Library - Terrell, TX
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member WalksfarTX
N 32° 44.296 W 096° 16.696
14S E 755041 N 3625549
Completed in 1904, this library building is located on land owned in the 1890s by local publisher O. B. Colquitt, who later became the governor of Texas. It was designed by the Waco firm of Messer and Smith and features classical detailing.
Waymark Code: WMV8CB
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 03/13/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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The old library is home to the Terrell Heritage Museum. Free admission to the museum.

Open three days a week:
Wednesday 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Street address:
207 N. Frances St.
Terrell, TX USA
75160

County / Borough / Parish: Kaufman County

Year listed: 2006

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Event, Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1950-1974, 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Historic function: Education

Current function: Education, Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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