Joplin Carnegie Library
United States historic place
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The Joplin Carnegie Library is a historic Carnegie library located at Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1902, and is a two-story, Classical Revival style steel frame building sheathed in brick and white Carthage marble. It measures 79 feet by 86 feet and features a pedimented Ionic order porch which is distyle in antis. A four-bay two story addition was added in 1916. Andrew Carnegie provided $40,000 for its construction.[2]: 2, 7
Location9th and Wall Sts., Joplin, Missouri
Coordinates37°4′55″N 94°30′57″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1902
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| Location | 9th and Wall Sts., Joplin, Missouri |
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| Coordinates | 37°4′55″N 94°30′57″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1902 |
| Architect | Michaelis, August C. |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 79001377[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 10, 1979 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979.[1]