Fairbury Public Library Explained

Fairbury Public Library
Coordinates:40.1386°N -97.1778°W
Built:1908
Architect:Tyler and Son
Added:September 12, 1985
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:85002141

The Fairbury Public Library is a library in Fairbury, Nebraska. Its building was constructed in 1908-09 as a Carnegie library with funding from the Carnegie Corporation.[1] It was designed in the Classical Revival style by Tyler and Son, an architectural firm co-founded by English-born James Tyler and his son, James Tyler Jr.[1] The facade includes two sets of columns and a tympanum with "cherubs holding a ring which encircles a shield."[1] The first 100 books were donated by the Fairbury Woman's Club.[1] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1985, as Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library.

In 2019, it continues to serve as the Fairbury Public Library.[2]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=85002141}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fairbury Public (Carnegie) Library (NeHBS #JF04-22) ]. National Park Service. Mark Dollase . April 1985 . May 10, 2019. With
  2. Web site: Fairbury Public Library . May 11, 2019.