Kenton Public Library facts for kids
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Kenton Public Library
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Front of the library
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| Location | 121 N. Detroit St., Kenton, Ohio |
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| Area | 0.3 acres (0.12 ha) |
| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | Richards, McCarty and Bulford |
| NRHP reference No. | 83004311 |
| Added to NRHP | December 29, 1983 |
The Kenton Public Library is a historic building in Kenton, Ohio. It was once a public library. This special building was built in 1905. It is one of many libraries across the country that were funded by a very rich man named Andrew Carnegie.
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The Kenton Public Library's Story
How the Library Started
People in Kenton wanted a library for a long time. They first tried to start one in 1853. But it took over 30 years for a library to actually open. From 1886, the library was in a business building.
Then, in 1905, something big happened. Andrew Carnegie gave $20,000 to help build a new library. This was a lot of money back then! The new building was designed by Richards, McCarty and Bulford. It is a brick building with one and a half stories. You walk up a staircase to get inside.
A New Home for Books
By the 1960s, the old library building was too small. More and more people from all over Hardin County wanted to use the library. So, the community worked together to raise money. They bought the old high school building. They tore it down to make space. A brand new library was built there.
Today, the original Carnegie library building is no longer a library. It is now a dental office called Kenton Dental Care. The people of Kenton now use the Mary Lou Johnson Library.
A Special Building
In 1983, the Kenton Public Library building became very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's a special building that should be protected. It was recognized for being a great example of a library building. Its connection to Andrew Carnegie was also important. The building's design has been kept in good condition over the years.
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Interior skylight
