Canton in Stark County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Carnegie Library

Photographed By Lugnuts, August 20, 2016

1. Carnegie Library Marker

Inscription. Built with funds from steel magnate Andrew Carnegie, the Carnegie Library was designed in 1904 by Canton architect Guy Tilden and opened to the public in 1905.

This magnificent structure served as the Canton Public Library until 1972. Thanks to the generosity of dedication of Louise Timken, the building was renovated in 1982.

It was restored by Allen and Christine Schulman in 2001 and serves as the law offices of Allen Schulman & Associates.

In 1982 the National Park Service entered the building in the Nation Register of Historic Places.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list.

Location. 40° 47.837′ N, 81° 22.61′ W. Marker is in Canton, Ohio, in Stark County. Marker is at the intersection of 3rd Street and Cleveland Avenue SW, on the right when traveling east on 3rd Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 236 3rd St, SW, Canton OH 44702, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Birth of the NFL (within shouting distance of this marker); The National Football League Was Born Here on September 17, 1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ralph Hay / Jim Thorp (about 300 feet away, measured

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in a direct line); Johnny Appleseed (about 400 feet away); The Saxton House (about 400 feet away); Ralph Hay Way (about 500 feet away); President McKinley (about 500 feet away); Church Of The Savior (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canton.

Regarding Carnegie Library. Former Canton Library Building now housing professional offices.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 22, 2021

2. Carnegie Library Marker

Maker is on the sidewalk, to the left of the entrance steps. It is hidden from view by the steps until after you pass by as you drive down the one-way street.

Public Library, Canton, Ohio image. Click for full size.

circa 1915

3. Public Library, Canton, Ohio

Carnegie Library Building, Canton, Ohio image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J. J. Prats, March 22, 2021

4. Carnegie Library Building, Canton, Ohio

No longer a library.

Credits. This page was last revised on March 23, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2018, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 8, 2018, by Lugnuts of Germantown, Wisconsin. 2. submitted on March 23, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. 3. submitted on October 9, 2018. 4. submitted on March 23, 2021, by J. J. Prats of Powell, Ohio. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.