Carnegie Library - Roswell, NM - Carnegie Library Buildings on Waymarking.com

"The Library's origin dates back to 1895, when a group of local women formed the Roswell Women’s Club to obtain reading materials for themselves and their families. As their collection grew, the Women’s Club opened a reading room in 1897. In 1900, the club began the application process to obtain a grant to build a library from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

Two basic grant requirements were free title to the construction site and a maintenance fund equaling 10 percent of the grant. The club was thwarted by Carnegie’s reluctance to consider applications from women. In 1902, a mill levy was passed by the male voters of the town to fund the library’s maintenance. In 1904, a lot was purchased for $700 as a result of fund raising efforts by the Women’s Club.[1] In addition to this grant, the library received funding from James Hagerman, an investor in the railroad and irrigation industries in the Pecos Valley.[2] Willa Skipworth was one of the first librarians, widow of Dr. Edwin Skipworth, a prominent doctor in the area. She went on to hold that position for fifteen years. The library operated on the maintenance funds until 1940 when a bond issue of $30,000 was passed by Roswell voters to remodel the library. Another bond issue for $50,000 was approved in 1950. All remodeling was completed by 1952, adding 5,100 square feet to the library." (visit link)

Address of Library Building: 117 W 3rd St Roswell, NM USA Current Use of Building: Vacant Website about building: [Web Link] Year Built (optional): Not listed

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