Spokane Public Library - Main Explained

Spokane Public Library
Coordinates:47.6568°N -117.4331°W
Added:August 3, 1982
Area:less than one acre
Mpsub:Carnegie Libraries of Washington TR
Refnum:82004910

The Spokane Public Library is a historic building in Spokane, Washington. It was designed by architects Herman Preusse and Julius Zittel, and built in 1905.[1] Its construction cost $100,000, with $85,000 coming from Andrew Carnegie.[1] It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) since August 3, 1982. The library is one of four historic structures at the intersection of First and Cedar. To the south across First is the Grand Coulee building.[2] To the southeast across Cedar and First is the Eldridge Building.[3] All three are listed on the NRHP. Additionally, the Buena Vista Apartments across Cedar are listed as a secondary contributing property to the Riverside Avenue Historic District, to which the Carnegie Library building is listed as a primary contributing property.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: [{{NRHP url|id=82004910}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Spokane Public Library ]. National Park Service. J.H. Vandermeer . August 1981 . December 29, 2019. With
  2. Web site: National Register Digital Assets - 94000798 . nps.gov . National Park Service . 16 July 2022.
  3. Web site: National Register Digital Assets - 92001588 . nps.gov . National Park Service . 16 July 2022.
  4. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Inventory -- Nomination Form . historicspokane.org . National Park Service . 28 July 2022.