Mount Clemens in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Carnegie Library
Photographed By Joel S., July 17, 2015
1. Carnegie Library Marker
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Carnegie Library. . Mount Clemens Carnegie building was erected in 1904 and was the first Carnegie Library built in Macomb County. It is one out of 1,681 such libraries across the United States financed by Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist. The columns, stairs, and large windows of this Neo-Classical design make the structure one of the distinguished public edifices in this vicinity. This site is part of the original land granted in 1811, private claim number 141, to Christian Clemens, founder of Mount Clemens. Initially used as a public library, this facility has an outstanding local history and geneology collection. In 1969 the Carnegie Building became the Art Center, a community based non-profit organization which fosters the visual arts through exhibits, classes, and tours in the area.
Mount Clemens Carnegie building was erected in 1904 and was the first Carnegie Library built in Macomb County. It is one out of 1,681 such libraries across the United States financed by Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist. The columns, stairs, and large windows of this Neo-Classical design make the structure one of the distinguished public edifices in this vicinity. This site is part of the original land granted in 1811, private claim number 141, to Christian Clemens, founder of Mount Clemens. Initially used as a public library, this facility has an outstanding local history and geneology collection. In 1969 the Carnegie Building became the Art Center, a community based non-profit organization which fosters the visual arts through exhibits, classes, and tours in the area.
Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L575.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 42° 35.981′ N, 82° 52.807′ W. Marker is in Mount Clemens, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of
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Macomb Place and Southbound Gratiot Avenue (Michigan Highway 3), on the right when traveling south on Macomb Place. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 125 Macomb Place, Mount Clemens MI 48043, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Also see . . . Anton Art Center. (Submitted on July 18, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel S., July 17, 2015
2. Carnegie Library and Marker - from Macomb Place
Photographed By Joel S., July 17, 2015
3. Carnegie Library and Marker - from Southbound Gratiot Avenue
Photographed By Joel S., July 17, 2015
4. Anton Art Center (formerly Carnegie Library)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 18, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 449 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 18, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
