Carnegie Public Library (Escanaba, Michigan)
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| Location | 201 S. 7th St., Escanaba, Michigan |
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| Coordinates | 45°44′39″N 87°3′22″W / 45.74417°N 87.05611°W |
| Area | < one acre |
| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | Theodore Lohff |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Part of | Escanaba Central Historic District (ID14000123) |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000712[1] |
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| Added to NRHP | July 25, 1977 |
| Designated MSHS | January 16, 1976[2] |
The Escanaba Public Library was a Carnegie library located at 201 South Seventh Street in Escanaba, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977[1] and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976.[2]
The Escanaba Public Library was constructed with $20,000[3] in funds donated by Andrew Carnegie.[2] The city of Escanaba promised additional yearly operation funds.[3] The building was designed by local architect Theodore Lohff.[2] The Carnegie library opened in May 1903.[2]
In 1992, the city began construction on a new city hall and library complex.[3] The library moved to the new location in 1995,[3] and the old Carnegie building was sold to private owners, who refurbished it with the intention of converting it into a private home.[4]
