Andrew Carnegie Library - Bryan, TX
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WalksfarTX
N 30° 40.379 W 096° 22.401
14R E 751650 N 3396305
Black metal plaque attached to the former Library building. Building erected in 1902 is now the Bryan Carnegie History Center.
Waymark Code: WMY5H5
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 04/25/2018
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Plaque text:
Center of cultural and civic activities in Bryan since 1903. Established through inspiration of the Mutual Improvement Club (renamed The Woman's Club 1909) Under the leadership of Mmes. Lucy Miley Brandon AND Rose Fountain Howell, who with modest means set the library goal in 1899. An appeal to the industrial magnate and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie secured a grant of $10,000 contingent upon the city's giving a site and pledging maintenance funds. In addition, private persons also gave funds and books.
Auditorium was site of many gatherings, foremost being the 1919 and 1933 reunions of Hood's Texas Brigade Association.
In 1944, the library board president, Mrs. Lee J. Roundtree, established the children's educational foundation with result that the Roundtree Room was opened on converted second floor in 1953.
Group that erected the marker: State of Texas
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
111 S Main St.
Bryan, TX USA
77803
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