Sherman in Grayson County, Texas — The American South (West South Central)
Old Sherman Public Library
Photographed By Jeff Leichsenring, May 15, 2023
1. Old Sherman Public Library Marker
Inscription.
Old Sherman Public Library. . A subscription library was established in Sherman in 1901 and housed in a rented room. In 1911, the city submitted a request to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and received $20,000 for a library. This lot was purchased in 1912 for $2500 and plans were drawn for a structure of simplified beaux-arts styling by local architect John Tulloch (1860-1947). The building served as a library from 1915 until 1973. Of note are the three interior murals, completed in 1934.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986
. , 2nd Plaque , Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1990
A subscription library was established in Sherman in 1901 and housed in a rented room. In 1911, the city submitted a request to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and received $20,000 for a library. This lot was purchased in 1912 for $2500 and plans were drawn for a structure of simplified beaux-arts styling by local architect John Tulloch (1860-1947). The building served as a library from 1915 until 1973. Of note are the three interior murals, completed in 1934.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986
2nd Plaque Entered in the National Register of Historic Places - 1990
Erected 1986 by Texas Historical Commission. (Marker Number 11538.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 33° 38.074′ N, 96° 36.442′ W. Marker is in Sherman, Texas, in Grayson County. Marker is at the intersection of South Walnut Street and East Jones Street, on the right when traveling north on South Walnut Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 301 S Walnut Street, Sherman TX 75090, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Dannel Funeral Home (a few steps from this marker); Walnut Street Church of Christ (within shouting distance of
Credits. This page was last revised on May 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. This page has been viewed 76 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 16, 2023, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
