The Dalles in Wasco County, Oregon — The American West (Northwest)

Carnegie Library

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

1. Carnegie Library Marker

Inscription. Dedicated in September, 1910, this classical-style brick structure was one of many throughout Oregon and Washington constructed with grant assistance from the Carnegie Foundation during 1898-1916. In 1912, by contract with the Wasco County Court for library service, it became the Dalles City-Wasco County Library. This building served The Dalles area for 56 years as a public library. In 1966 the present library opened at 722 Court Street.

Erected by City of The Dalles.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.

Location. 45° 36.004′ N, 121° 11.013′ W. Marker is in The Dalles, Oregon, in Wasco County. It is on East 4th Street near Washington Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 220 East 4th Street, The Dalles OR 97058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Oregon’s Columbia River Gorge.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast,

in the Pacific Northwest,

and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Cascade Range,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Wasco County Courthouse 1914 (within shouting distance of this marker); First Congregational Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Civic Auditorium (about 400 feet away); Elks Temple

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(about 400 feet away); The Commodore (about 400 feet away); Foley House (about 500 feet away); The Dalles City Hall 1908 (about 500 feet away); Methodist Parsonage (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in The Dalles.

Another marker is no longer nearby. "A Giant in the Earth" (was about 400 feet away but has been permanently removed).

Carnegie Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

2. Carnegie Library and Marker

The marker is to the left of the entrance.

Carnegie Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 1, 2017

3. Carnegie Library

Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 1, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.