Spencer Public Library Explained

Spencer Public Library
Location:	110 E. Market St., Spencer, Indiana
Coordinates:	39.2847°N -86.7606°W
Architect:	Parker, Wilson B.
Builder:	Kemmer, A.E.
Architecture:	Bungalow/craftsman
Added:	September 20, 2007
Area:	less than one acre
Refnum:	07000980

The old Spencer Public Library is a former public library and historic Carnegie library located at Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1912, and is a one-story, three-bay, American Craftsman style brick building on a raised basement. It has a low-pitched hipped roof and projecting entry bay. It was constructed with a $10,000 grant provided by the Carnegie Foundation.^[1]

The building ceased its function as a public library in 1997.^[2] The Owen County Heritage & Culture Center occupies the space today.^[3] Currently, Owen County Public Library operates the only library branch in Owen County at 10 S. Montgomery St. in Spencer^{[4] [5]}

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD) . Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology . Searchable database. 2016-06-01. Note: This includes Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Spencer Public Library. 2016-06-01. Laura Thayer. PDF. February 2007. and Accompanying photographs.
2. Web site: History of the Library . Owen County Public Library . 17 March 2018.
3. Web site: Homepage . Owen County Heritage and Culture Center . 17 March 2018.
4. Web site: Homepage . Owen County Public Library . 17 March 2018.
5. Web site: Indiana public library directory . Indiana State Library . 17 March 2018.