La Porte in LaPorte County, Indiana — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
1. Side One - - LaPorte's Carnegie Library Marker
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Side One
La Porte's first public library was established 1896. La Porte City School Board was awarded $27, 500 Carnegie grant 1916; by 1919 local support had been secured to meet grant requirements. Architect Wilson B. Parker designed the Neo-Classical style structure. Library opened in 1920 with 30, 000 volumes.
Side Two
Renovation and expansion designed by architect William Koster; building dedicated 1991. Original 1920 section retained. Library has played a major role in community's development. One of 1, 679 libraries built in U.S. with funds from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Indiana built more Carnegie libraries than any other state.
Erected 2002 by Indiana Historical Bureau, Friends of the LaPorte County Public Library. (Marker Number 46.2002.1.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Indiana Historical Bureau Markers series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 41° 36.527′ N, 86° 43.253′ W. Marker is in La Porte, Indiana, in LaPorte County. Marker is on Indiana Avenue south of Maple Avenue, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. LaPorte County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Rumely Companies (approx. 0.2 miles away); Meinrad Rumely (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of Meinrad Rumely's Blacksmith Shop (approx. 0.2 miles away); American Revolutionary Bicentennial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Long Live La Porte (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Porte University / Indiana Medical College (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Etropal Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.
Also see . . .
1. Andrew Carnegie ::. Courtesy:: "Herald Films" is a video tribute to Andrew Carnegie's thoughts, photos, and locations. In his day - the richest man in the world "Gave It Away". (Submitted on June 13, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
2. Photos of Dedication (Courtesy - Indiana Historical Bureau):. (Submitted on January 22, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
3. Video - Biography of Andrew Carnegie (Courtesy - YouTube):. (Submitted on February 6, 2013, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana.)
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
2. Side Two - - LaPorte's Carnegie Library Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
3. Full View - - LaPorte's Carnegie Library & Marker
Photographed By Courtesy:: Marilyn S. Wolf, June 12, 2011
4. Other View - - LaPorte's Carnegie Library
Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 13, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 13, 2011, by Al Wolf of Veedersburg, Indiana. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
