Dodge City in Ford County, Kansas — The American Midwest (Upper Plains)

Carnegie Library Building

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012

1. Carnegie Library Building Marker

Inscription. This building was constructed in 1907 with the financial assistance of Andrew Carnegie, Steel Magnate and nationally known philanthropist.

Architect: C.W. Squires, Emporia
Builder: William Foley, Dodge City

City Library: 1907 - 1969
Commercial Uses: 1969 - 1980
Arts Center: 1981

It was purchased and renovated through the efforts of many civic minded individuals and businesses who worked together to provide Dodge City with a Home for the Arts.

This building has been listed on the
National Register of Historic Places
by the United States Department of the Interior.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • 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. 37° 45.272′ N, 100° 1.156′ W. Marker is in Dodge City, Kansas, in Ford County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Spruce Street, on the left when traveling north on 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 702 North 2nd Avenue, Dodge City KS 67801, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the American Midwest,

in the Corn Belt,

on the prairies,

on the Great Plains,

on the Southern Plains,

on the High Plains,

and on the Santa Fe Trail Corridor.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Comanchería,

the Dust Bowl,

the Louisiana Purchase,

and the Republic of Texas.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: From 'Cattle Capital' to modern city (here, next to this marker); The Reading Garden

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(a few steps from this marker); Hugh O'Brian (within shouting distance of this marker); Gene Barry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Milburn Stone (about 400 feet away); Charles Rath (about 500 feet away); Dennis Weaver (about 500 feet away); Dodge City, full of excitement (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dodge City.

Also see . . .
1. Carnegie Center for the Arts on Facebook. (Submitted on May 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Old Carnegie Library National Register Nomination. (Submitted on May 16, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Carnegie Library Building Landmark Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012

2. Carnegie Library Building Landmark Marker

Former Carnegie Library and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., November 10, 2012

3. Former Carnegie Library and Markers

Credits. This page was last revised on September 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 703 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 15, 2013, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.