Uncertain Future for Carnegie Libraries

Andrew sends this “story from Lansingcitypulse.com. Interesting piece on the Carnegie Libraries around MI. as of 1997, only half of the buildings remained libraries. Some of those have been expanded to many more square feet than their original structure, eight have been razed, in part because of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 has precipitated an increase in the loss of the buildings for public use nationwide.
Some conversions have been accomplished in Michigan. Five are museums, and six are now office buildings. The Carnegie in Port Huron is now the Blue Water art museum, and the building in Charlotte has become a law office.”

June 3, 2004 by Uncategorized 1

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  1. Queen ILS says:
    June 5, 2004 at 6:37 am

    Carnegie Libraries
    The Armada Free Public Library in Armada, Michigan had the main portion of its original Carnegie library facade renovated in time for its 100th anniversary a few years ago. Currently the Board is in the planning stages of renovating the inside portion of the library to its original appearance by having it repainted inside and improving the lighting but still trying to keep the look of the original facility. It is really amazing that the structure is one in which it is apparent that it is an “original Carnegie Library.”

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