NRHP: Burwell Carnegie Library
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Burwell Carnegie Library
NRHP Reference #: 06000557
NRHP Listing Date: 20060711
Location
110 S 7th Ave, Burwell, Garfield County, Nebraska
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Summary
The Burwell Carnegie Library, constructed in 1914, was funded through a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Construction of this library was a cause first championed by the Burwell Women's Library Club. This building follows the recommendations put forth by the Carnegie Corporation of New York regarding library design, that is, a one-story rectangular brick building with a raised basement. The Burwell Carnegie Library is significant for its contribution to the community as a library that also provided a facility for other educational activities.
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