NRHP: Beatrice City Library

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Beatrice City Library

Beatrice City Library

NRHP Reference #: 76001131

NRHP Listing Date: 19760712

Location

220 N 5th, Beatrice, Gage County, Nebraska

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Summary

The Beatrice City Library, built in 1902-3, is an outstanding example of the Beaux-Arts style, designed by architect George A. Berlinghof. The establishment of a permanent library was due to the efforts of the Beatrice Literary Club, founded in 1890, which continued the earlier efforts of the Women's Christian Temperance Union. In 1902 the library board obtained a $20,000 grant from Andrew Carnegie. A grand opening was held on January 1, 1904, to celebrate the new building's completion.

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