Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library Explained

Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library
Location:110 N. Fourth St., Hoopeston, Illinois
Coordinates:40.4686°N -87.665°W
Architect:Alexander, James F.
Architecture:Classical Revival
Added:May 9, 2002
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:02000458

The Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library is a Carnegie library located at 110 N. Fourth St. in Hoopeston, Illinois. Hoopeston's library program began in 1898, when the Mary Hartwell Catherwood Club started a library in the town hall. In 1903, the program acquired a $12,500 grant from the Carnegie Foundation for a library building; the building was completed in 1904. Architect James F. Alexander designed the Classical Revival building, which features a portico entrance supported by four Tuscan columns. In 1975, an addition was placed on the building.[1]

The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 9, 2002.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Martin. Vance S.. National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Hoopeston Carnegie Public Library. https://web.archive.org/web/20140322082146/http://gis.hpa.state.il.us/pdfs/219011.pdf. dead. March 22, 2014. National Park Service. March 21, 2014. June 1, 2001.