Adrian Public Library
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| Location | 110 E. Church Street Adrian, Michigan |
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| Coordinates | 41°53′49″N 84°02′13″W / 41.89694°N 84.03694°W |
| Built | 1909 |
| Architect | Paul O. Moratz |
| Architectural style | Richardsonian Romanesque, Mission Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival |
| Part of | Downtown Adrian Commercial District |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000719[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 6, 1977 |
| Designated MSHS | December 14, 1976[2] |
The Adrian Public Library is a historic structure located at 110 East Church Street in downtown Adrian, Michigan. Originally used as a library, it was designated as a Michigan Historic Site on December 14, 1976, and later listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1977.[1][2] It is located within the Downtown Adrian Commercial Historic District and adjacent to the Adrian Engine House No. 1. Today, the building houses the Lenawee County Historical Society Museum.[3]
Although the library branch dates back to 1868, its first independent library structure was completed in 1909 with a $27,500 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Library Fund in addition to $5,000 donated by the city. Illinois architect Paul O. Moratz designed the library, and it was completed by local contractor C. F. Matthes. The building was designed to hold a public library as well as an art gallery and lecture auditorium.[2]
It was formally dedicated and opened on February 5, 1909, and was used as a school district library until it transferred ownership to the city in 1915. When the building itself became insufficient, a new location at 143 East Maumee Street opened on June 12, 1978, and remains in operation. The old location passed through several owners before being given back to the city.[4] The building is used to house the Lenawee County Historical Society Museum.[3]
