Central City in Phoenix in Maricopa County, Arizona — The American Mountains (Southwest)

Rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

1. Rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library Marker

Inscription.
Department of Library, Archives and Public Records Board Members:
Frank Kelly, Chairman, Speaker of the House • Stan Turley, President of the Senate • John Hays, State Senator • Polly Rosenbaum, State Representative • Sharon Turgeon, Director

This building designed by W. R. Norton (1853 – 1938) of Phoenix was constructed in 1907 – 1908 and was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974
Gerald A. Doyle, F.A.I.A. Architect for the rehabilitation

Erected 1986 by State of Arizona.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.

Location. 33° 26.865′ N, 112° 5.218′ W. Marker is in Phoenix, Arizona, in Maricopa County. It is in Central City. Marker can be reached from West Washington Street near North 11th Avenue, on the left when traveling west. Marker is mounted on the wall to the left of the entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1101 West Washington Street, Phoenix AZ 85007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Evans House (within shouting distance of this marker); 1897 Smurthwaite House

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Jacob Waltz (approx. ¼ mile away); Arizona Copper Company's Locomotive #2 (approx. 0.3 miles away); Boras Headframe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Arizona's U.S.S. Arizona Memorial - In Memory of the Gallant Men (approx. 0.4 miles away); Arizona World War II Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); U.S.S. Arizona Signal Mast (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Phoenix.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

2. Rehabilitation of the Carnegie Library Marker

Carnegie Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

3. Carnegie Library

Additional Marker - To the Right of the Library Entrance. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Bill Kirchner, February 13, 2010

4. Additional Marker - To the Right of the Library Entrance.

Rededication Ceremony
Carnegie Public Library
Phoenix, Arizona
February 14, 1987
Celebrated on the 75th anniversary
Of
Arizona Statehood
[State of Arizona 1912 – 1987 Anniversary Emblem]
Arizona Diamond Jubilee Commission
Barry Star, Chair • The Honorable Rose Mofford • The Honorable Polly Rosenbaum • Adela Artola Allen • Gerald Anton • James e. Babbitt • Gerald A. Doyle • Kel M. Fox • Delbert R. Lewis • Lincoln Ragsdale, Sr. • Budge Ruffner • Evelyn Smith • Marshall Trimble

Credits. This page was last revised on February 2, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,214 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2010, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.