Belton in Bell County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
The Carnegie Library Building
Photographed By Larry D. Moore, June 30, 2020
1. The Carnegie Library Building Marker
Inscription.
The Carnegie Library Building. . Completed in 1904, this brick library building was funded by a personal contribution from the noted New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie. Ben D. Lee, builder of the Bell County Courthouse, served as contractor. Designed by the firm of Smith and Moore and made of bricks from a local kiln, the structure features elaborate detailing of the Beaux Arts classical style. When the library opened in 1905, 1500 volumes were contributed by members of the Woman's Wednesday Club. Public library facilities were located here until 1975.
Completed in 1904, this brick library building was funded by a personal contribution from the noted New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie. Ben D. Lee, builder of the Bell County Courthouse, served as contractor. Designed by the firm of Smith and Moore and made of bricks from a local kiln, the structure features elaborate detailing of the Beaux Arts classical style. When the library opened in 1905, 1500 volumes were contributed by members of the Woman's Wednesday Club. Public library facilities were located here until 1975.
Erected 1981 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 733.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.
Location. 31° 3.446′ N, 97° 27.796′ W. Marker is in Belton, Texas, in Bell County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (State Highway 317) and East First Ave, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 N Main St, Belton TX 76513, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 2, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 1, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 1, 2020, by Larry D. Moore of Del Valle, Texas.
