IN-53.2007.1 Monroe County's Carnegie Library

Marker text: MONROE COUNTY'S CARNEGIE LIBRARY

County's only Carnegie Library dedicated 1918 as Bloomington Public Library with 6, 439 volumes; built with local support and $31, 000 from Carnegie Corporation. Replaced Colored School, at this site circa 1874-1915. Addition built at southeast corner 1955. Library moved to new building nearby 1970.

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Location: 202 East 6th Street, Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana

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