Crown Point in Lake County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Carnegie Center 1908

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

1. Carnegie Center 1908 Marker

Inscription. The Crown Point Public Library opened in February, 1908 at this location. Andrew Carnegie donated $12,000 for construction of the community would commit to contributing annually to library maintenance. The Carnegie Building was adjoined by the new library facility on Court Street dedicated in January, 1973. This building was renamed Carnegie Center and continues to serve the residents of the Crown Point area.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1973.

Location. 41° 24.951′ N, 87° 21.876′ W. Marker is in Crown Point, Indiana, in Lake County. Marker is on South Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 223 S Main Street, Crown Point IN 46307, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lake County Sheriff's House and Jail 1882 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Lake County Courthouse, 1878 (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Crown Point World War II Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); W.W.II Triangle Memorial (approx. half a mile away); First Physician (approx.

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4.8 miles away); The Lincoln Highway (approx. 7.4 miles away); Lincoln Highway - Ideal Section - 1923 (approx. 7.9 miles away); Griffith's Grand Trunk Depot Museum (approx. 8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Crown Point.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

2. Carnegie Center 1908 Marker

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

3. Carnegie Center 1908 Marker

Carnegie Center 1908 image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

4. Carnegie Center 1908

Carnegie Center 1908 Namestone image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 3, 2024

5. Carnegie Center 1908 Namestone

Credits. This page was last revised on February 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 55 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 13, 2024, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.