NRHP: Fairbury Carnegie Library
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Fairbury Carnegie Library
NRHP Reference #: 85002141
NRHP Listing Date: 19850912
Location
601 7th, Fairbury, Jefferson County, Nebraska
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Summary
In 1907 the Fairbury community received a grant of $12,500 from Andrew Carnegie. Ground was broken on October 5, 1908, and the library opened to the public December 10, 1909. The building is a fine example of the Neo-Classical Revival style, designed by the Lincoln architectural firm of Tyler and Son.
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