Carnegie Library - Newton, KS - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This beautiful Carnegie library, constructed in 1903, served as a library until 1973 when a newer and considerably larger library was opened in Newton. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places the following year, and now houses the Harvey County Historical Museum and Archives. A historical marker on the east side of the building provides a brief history.

The museum visiting days and hours are

Tuesday through Friday
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

1st and 3rd Saturdays
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Street address: 203 Main Newton, KS United States 67114 County / Borough / Parish: Newton, Harvey County, Kansas Year listed: 1974 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Education Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Library Current function: Harvey County Historical Museum and Archives Privately owned?: no Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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