Clinton Public Library facts for kids
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Clinton Public Library
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 Location in Iowa
Location in the United States
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| Location | 306 8th Ave, S. Clinton, Iowa |
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| Built | 1903-1904 |
| Architect | Patton & Miller |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| MPS | Public Library Buildings in Iowa TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000349 |
| Added to NRHP | May 23, 1983 |
The Clinton Public Library is a special place in Clinton, Iowa, United States. It has a main library building located downtown and another branch called the Lyons Branch on the north side of the city. The main library building is very old and important, so it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as a historic landmark!
Main Library Building
The main library building was designed by a famous architectural firm from Chicago called Patton & Miller. A very rich and generous person named Andrew Carnegie helped pay for it! He believed that everyone should have access to books and learning. So, he funded many libraries across the country.
The building itself is a beautiful example of the Beaux-Arts style. This style was popular a long time ago and often features grand, fancy designs. Daniel Haring constructed the building between 1903 and 1904. It has two stories and sits on top of a raised basement. The outside walls are made of cut limestone, which is a type of stone.
Later, an addition was built at the back of the original building. This new part holds the main book stacks, which are shelves for books, on two levels. A modern cover was also added over the entrance to the basement. Because of its history and design, the main library building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
