North Bend Carnegie Library Explained

North Bend Carnegie Library
Location:140 E. 8th St., North Bend, Nebraska
Coordinates:41.4639°N -96.7789°W
Architect:Smith, John R.
Added:September 3, 1981
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:81000371

The North Bend Carnegie Library is a Carnegie library located at 140 E. 8th St. in North Bend, Nebraska. The library was funded by the Carnegie Foundation in 1911 and dedicated in 1913; it housed a library program started by the city's Woman's Club in 1906. The building was designed by John R. Smith according to the simple plans suggested by the Carnegie Foundation.[1] The city used the library until 2012, when they vacated it for a new building.[2]

The North Bend Carnegie Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 3, 1981.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chatfield. Penelope. [{{NRHP url|id=81000371}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: North Bend Carnegie Library]. Heritage Conservation and Recreation Service. April 3, 2013. February 1981.
  2. News: North Bend has buyer for old Carnegie Library. April 3, 2013. Lincoln Journal Star. September 11, 2012.