Lebanon in Warren County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lebanon Library / Harmon Hall
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
1. Lebanon Library Marker (Side A)
Side A: Lebanon Library
Andrew Carnegie gave Lebanon $10,000 in 1906 for the construction of a library if the town would provide at least $1,000 a year for its upkeep. Money for the books and furnishings was given by Lebanon's own William E. Harmon. A matching addition to the six-sided Classical Revival-style library was built in 1988.
Side B: Harmon Hall
In 1913 Harmon Hall was built as a recreational facility by Lebanon-born William E. Harmon. It became a YMCA in 1946. It was leased to the Warren County Historical Society in 1961 for its museum. The society bought the hall in 1981 and built an addition. It is now a nationally acclaimed county museum.
Erected by Lebanon Rotary Club.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Man-Made Features. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 39° 25.979′ N, 84° 12.517′ W. Marker is in Lebanon, Ohio, in Warren County. Marker is on Broadway, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ohio's Oldest Weekly Newspaper (within shouting distance of this marker); The First And Largest Western Shaker Village (within shouting distance of this marker); The First School Built In The Miami Valley (within shouting distance of this marker); Tom Corwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Christmas Tree Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Icabod Corwin (within shouting distance of this marker); Two Hollywood Movies (within shouting distance of this marker); The Golden Lamb (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lebanon.
Also see . . .
1. Harmon Field, Tryon, North Carolina. One of dozens of playgrounds the philanthropic Harmon funding in 34 states. (Submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
2. Interesting Biography of William Elmer Harmon. (Submitted on November 24, 2009.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
2. Harmon Hall Marker (Side B)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
3. Lebanon Library / Harmon Hall Marker
Harmon Hall to right of marker.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
4. Lebanon (Carnegie) Library
Harmon Hall to left.
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., August 3, 2009
5. Lebanon (Carnegie) Library Entrance
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 2, 2022
6. Harmon Hall
Credits. This page was last revised on July 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 1,256 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 24, 2009, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on June 5, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio.
