Three Rivers in St. Joseph County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Old Three Rivers Public Library

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 19, 2012

1. Old Three Rivers Public Library Marker

Inscription. Built in 1904, this structure served as a public library for seventy-five years. Financed by an Andrew Carnegie grant, it was designed by A.W. Rush & Co. and built by H.V. Snyder & Son. Warren J. Willits donated the site. The exterior pink granite and the interior wood came from the local area. A mosaic skylight and four Grecian columns adorn the entrance room. The building is part of the Downtown Three Rivers Commercial Historic District.

Erected 1984 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L1044A.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 41° 56.769′ N, 85° 38.068′ W. Marker is in Three Rivers, Michigan, in St. Joseph County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street (Business U.S. 131) and Moore Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 107 N Main St, Three Rivers MI 49093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The First National Bank of Three Rivers (within shouting distance of this marker); Motor Car (within shouting distance of this

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marker); Historic District (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Traditional Site Of Seventeenth Century Jesuit Mission (approx. 0.2 miles away); Three Rivers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sue Silliman House (approx. 0.2 miles away); The First Grist Mill in Three Rivers (approx. ¼ mile away); The Meneely Bell (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Three Rivers.

Old Three Rivers Public Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 19, 2012

2. Old Three Rivers Public Library and Marker

The marker is attached to the front wall at the nearest corner.

Old Three Rivers Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, December 9, 2022

3. Old Three Rivers Public Library

Credits. This page was last revised on December 21, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on April 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on December 16, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.