Central Public Library

Central Public Library - City Landmark #19

Central Public Library - City Landmark #19

Central Library

Located at 1301 Olive Street, the Cass Gilbert designed Central Library began construction in 1907.  Cass Gilbert won a national competition to get the commission.  Built of Maine granite, the Italian Renaissance library was constructed at a cost of $1.5 million dollars.  A third of that money was a gift from Andrew Carnegie. 

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