Olympia in Thurston County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Former Olympia Library
1914
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donated by
the great steelmaker,
Andrew Carnegie
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1914.
Location. 47° 2.562′ N, 122° 53.913′ W. Marker is in Olympia, Washington, in Thurston County. It is at the intersection of 7th Avenue Southeast and Franklin Street Southeast, on the right when traveling west on 7th Avenue Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 620 Franklin St SE, Olympia WA 98501, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Puget Sound Region and in Greater Seattle. It is also on the American Pacific Coast, in the Pacific Northwest, and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, in the Inside Passage, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: 1903 Washington State Legislative Meeting Site (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Washington Women Win the Vote (about 400 feet away); John Rankin Rogers (about 500 feet away); Marking the End of the Oregon Trail (about 700 feet away); Old City Hall and Fire Station (approx. Ό mile away); Tribute to Family Support Center Founders (approx. Ό mile away); Honoring and Remembering (approx. 0.3 miles away); Olympia Lodge No. 1 F. & A.M. (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olympia.
Regarding Former Olympia Library.
this page online
The direct ancestry of the present Olympia Public Library began in 1896 when the Woman's Club of Olympia began collecting materials. The club maintained service until 1909, when the city took over its collection of 900 books. A Carnegie grant of $25,000 enabled the city to construct this building in 1914. After many years of service, an addition was built in 1960, and the basement became the main public area. Even with the addition, however, space was inadequate. A bond issue was approved by the voters, and a new facility opened nearby in 1978.
Also see . . . Olympia Downtown Historic District (PDF). National Register of Historic Places nomination for the district, of which the former library is a contributing resource. (National Archives) (Submitted on May 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 503 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
