Ritzville Carnegie Library
United States historic place
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The Ritzville Carnegie Library, located in Ritzville, Washington, is a building listed on the National Register of Historic Places.[3] It was built in 1907 with a grant from Andrew Carnegie and still operates as Ritzville's library. It was designed by the Spokane architectural firm of Preusse & Zittel.
Ritzville Carnegie Library | |
Ritzville Carnegie Library in 2007 | |
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| Location | 302 West Main Avenue, Ritzville, Washington |
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| Coordinates | 47°07′35″N 118°22′55″W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1907 |
| Architect | Preusse & Zittel |
| Part of | Ritzville Historic District (ID90000676[1]) |
| MPS | Carnegie Libraries of Washington TR |
| NRHP reference No. | 82004192[2] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | August 3, 1982 |
| Designated CP | May 2, 1990 |
Daniel Buchanan created a library in 1902 when he donated 268 books to the town, and a small library was created above a store. In 1903, the town allocated $1000 toward the maintenance of the library. By 1906, the citizens of Ritzville had convinced Carnegie to help, and he pledged $10,000 toward a permanent library if the town secured and maintained a location for it. At that time, Ritzville was the smallest town in the United States to receive financial assistance from Carnegie for a library. Its basement was used for town council meetings.[4]
