New Albany in Floyd County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
New Albany's Carnegie Library
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
1. .Photos of "both sides" of marker are needed.
The State Marker is Broken off of its Pole and is Gone. It has been reported to the Indiana Historical Sign program.
Side 'One'
New Albany School Board organized a public library on May 8, 1884. This library building, supported with funds from Andrew Carnegie, opened on March 2, 1904 with 11, 125 volumes. Building is Neoclassical style, constructed of brick and limestone. Public Library moved to new building 1969.
Side 'Two'
Floyd County Museum opened here 1971. Carnegie building included in Downtown Historic District, listed in National Register of Historic Places 1999. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
Erected 2005 by Friends of the New Albany-Floyd County Public Library, Floyd County Historical Society, and Carnegie Center for Art & History, Inc. (Marker Number 22.2005.3.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1883.
Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 38° 17.191′ N, 85° 49.306′ W. Marker was in New Albany, Indiana, in Floyd County
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this location. Carnegie's Lasting Gifts (a few steps from this marker); Windsor Hotel (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Albany Downtown Historic District (about 600 feet away); New Albany's First Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old New Albany (approx. 0.2 miles away); State Bank of Indiana (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Town Clock Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); A Gateway to Freedom (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Albany.
Also see . . .
1. Andrew Carnegie ::. A "Herald Films" video tribute to Andrew Carnegie's thoughts, photos, and locations. In his day - the richest man in the world "Gave It Away". (Submitted on September 2, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Photos of Dedication (Courtesy - Indiana Historical Bureau):. (Submitted on January 21, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Video - Biography of Andrew Carnegie (Courtesy - YouTube):. (Submitted on February 6, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
2. New Albany's Carnegie Library`
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, August 28, 2011
3. South/West Corner - - New Albany's Carnegie Library - - New Albany, Indiana
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 2, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 785 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 2, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
