Bradenton in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
The Carnegie Library
Photographed By James R. Murray, March 18, 2015
1. Carnegie Library Marker (side 1)
Inscription.
The Carnegie Library. . , (Side 1) , This Carnegie Library was built in 1918 with funds from the Carnegie Corporation. It is one of the 1,946 Carnegie Libraries built in the United States under the direction of Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant who rose from millhand to steel magnate., First efforts to obtain funds from the Carnegie Corporation for the construction of a public library in Bradenton began about 1906 but were unsuccessful. Again in 1914, the need for a larger library building became serious and in May, 1915, the Carnegie Corporation was again approached for a grant. After almost three years of negotiations, the Carnegie Corporation granted $10,000 for the construction of the original part of the building. The City of Bradenton agreed to provide property and the annual operating expenses. On October 12, 1918, the building was dedicated and opened to the public., The building was constructed of buff colored brick, rock granite and native stone. Its classical design, which includes doric columns,Is in the style typical of Carnegie Libraries.
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(Continued from other side). For 60 years, the building served as Bradenton’s main library. In 1956-57, an addition was constructed on the 14th Street side of the building, increasing the overall square footage by one third. In April 1978, the building was vacated on the completion of the new central library building located on Barcarotta Boulevard., The building now houses the Historical Records Library, the first county archival library of its kind in the State of Florida. The Historical Records Library was created in 1978 in an effort to preserve and house original records of Manatee County which date back to the county’s formation in 1855. The building was restored with the use of funds from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and a $24,000 grant from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. The property is still owned by the City Of Bradenton, but is leased back to the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Sponsored by the Manatee County Historical Commission , In Co-operation with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners 1986.
(Side 1)
This Carnegie Library was built in 1918 with funds from the Carnegie Corporation. It is one of the 1,946 Carnegie Libraries built in the United States under the direction of Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish immigrant who rose from millhand to steel magnate.
First efforts to obtain funds from the Carnegie Corporation for the construction of a public library in Bradenton began about 1906 but were unsuccessful. Again in 1914, the need for a larger library building became serious and in May, 1915, the Carnegie Corporation was again approached for a grant. After almost three years of negotiations, the Carnegie Corporation granted $10,000 for the construction of the original part of the building. The City of
Bradenton agreed to provide property and the annual operating expenses. On October 12, 1918, the building was dedicated and opened to the public.
The building was constructed of buff colored brick, rock granite and native stone. Its classical design, which includes doric columns,Is in the style typical of Carnegie Libraries.
(Continued on other side)
(Side 2)
(Continued from other side)
For 60 years, the building served as Bradenton’s main library. In 1956-57, an addition was constructed on the 14th Street side
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of the building, increasing the overall square footage by one third. In April 1978, the building was vacated on the completion of the new central library building located on Barcarotta Boulevard.
The building now houses the Historical Records Library, the first county archival library of its kind in the State of Florida. The Historical Records Library was created in 1978 in an effort to preserve and house original records of Manatee County which date back to the county’s formation in 1855. The building was restored with the use of funds from the Clerk of the Circuit Court and a $24,000 grant from the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners. The property is still owned by the City Of Bradenton, but is leased back to the Manatee County Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Sponsored by the Manatee County Historical Commission
In Co-operation with the Manatee County Board of County Commissioners 1986
Erected 1986 by Manatee County Historical Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1978.
Location. 27° 29.783′ N, 82° 34.542′ W. Marker is in Bradenton, Florida, in Manatee County. Marker is at the intersection of 15th Street West and 4th Avenue West, on the right
Photographed By James R. Murray, March 18, 2015
2. Carnegie Library Marker (side 2)
when traveling north on 15th Street West. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1404 4th Street West, Bradenton FL 34205, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regarding The Carnegie Library. There are 2 additional markers on the library building itself.
Photographed By James R. Murray, March 18, 2015
3. Carnegie Library Marker
View of the marker from the street. The library actually faces 14th street.
Photographed By James R. Murray, March 18, 2015
4. Carnegie Library Marker
The library building, which is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places and has two markers flanking the entrance.
Photographed By James R. Murray, March 18, 2015
5. Carnegie Library Marker
The National Register designation marker is on the right side as you face the entrance.
Photographed By James R. Murray, March 18, 2015
6. Carnegie Library Marker
Marker on the left side entrance, with the inscription:
Shadrack Frank Perkins IV
December 6, 1935- June 5, 1992
1979 Preserver and restorer of this historic building, and first supervisor of the Manatee County Historical Records Library
Photographed By James R. Murray, March 18, 2015
7. Carnegie Library Marker
View of the markers at the entrance to the library
Credits. This page was last revised on October 25, 2017. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. This page has been viewed 453 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on March 19, 2015, by James R. Murray of Elkton, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.