Goodland City Library Explained

Goodland City Library
Location:120 W. 12th St., Goodland, Kansas
Coordinates:39.3469°N -101.7125°W
Built:1912
Architect:Barresen Bros.
Builder:Hunt, Fred
Architecture:Renaissance, Italian Renaissance Revival
Added:September 13, 1985
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:85002129

The Goodland City Library, at 120 W. 12th St. in Goodland, Kansas was built in 1912 and was used as a library for 60 years. It was designed with Italian Renaissance Revival architecture by Denver architects Barrensen Brothers. It was one of 59 Carnegie libraries in Kansas; it was funded initially by a $10,000 Carnegie grant.

The building now houses the Carnegie Arts Center, which offers art exhibits, workshops, recitals, demonstrations, lectures and concerts.

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It was deemed significant for its architecture and its "association with the cultural and educational history of the community."[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=85002129}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Goodland City Library (Carnegie Library) / Carnegie Arts Center ]. Richard J. Cawthon . July 18, 1985 . National Park Service. and