Palmetto in Manatee County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)
1914 Carnegie Library
Palmetto Historical Park
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
1. 1914 Carnegie Library Marker
Building Palmetto’s Carnegie Library, the first real library in Manatee County was a collaboration: Andrew Carnegie’s foundation contributed $10,000, the City supplied $1000 and the land, and the Ladies’ Library Association provided all the books, library materials and furnishings. In order to access Carnegie Foundation funds, the library was required to have a basement. Hence the second level is the main floor accessible by the front door, and the first floor considered a basement. To learn more about how the library was established, checkout the Alice V. Myers Archive Center (located inside) which contains correspondence between the City of Palmetto and the Carnegie Foundation, as well as city maps, directories, photographs, slides, local family histories, and other unique archives. The building has served as the City’s Town Hall and school library. It has also been used by many civic and church organizations including the Girl’s Club. In keeping with the American’s with Disabilities Act, a tower was built on the rear of the library to accommodate an elevator and restrooms, making the building wheelchair accessible.
Erected by Palmetto Historical Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Heritage Station Post Office 1880 (a few steps from this marker); Heritage Chapel (a few steps from this marker); Cypress House Military Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Cottage Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); The Schoolhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Sugar Kettle (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory Of All Veterans (within shouting distance of this marker); Woman’s Club of Palmetto (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Palmetto.
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
2. 1914 Carnegie Library Marker
Photographed By Brandon D Cross, February 25, 2020
3. Carnegie Library
Credits. This page was last revised on April 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 134 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 16, 2020, by Brandon D Cross of Flagler Beach, Florida. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.
