Janesville Free Public Library

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Janesville Free Public Library
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The Janesville Free Public Library viewed from the southwest
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Location102 W. 2nd Street,
Janesville, Minnesota
Coordinates 44°7′3″N93°42′28.5″W / 44.11750°N 93.707917°W / 44.11750; -93.707917 Coordinates: 44°7′3″N93°42′28.5″W / 44.11750°N 93.707917°W / 44.11750; -93.707917
AreaLess than one acre
Built1912
Architectural style Neoclassical
NRHP reference No. 82003065 [1]
Designated August 19, 1982

The Janesville Free Public Library is the public library in Janesville, Minnesota, United States. It is housed in a Carnegie library building constructed in 1912. [2] It is part of the Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System, which is a participant in the Traverse des Sioux Library System. [3] The Janesville library building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for its local significance in the themes of architecture and educaction. [4] It was nominated for being a well-preserved example of the 65 libraries founded in Minnesota by Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, and for its Neoclassical architecture. [2]

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References

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 Korsmo-Kennon, Peggy; Jan Brown (1982-05-01), National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Janesville Free Public Library, National Park Service, retrieved 2017-12-31
  3. "Locations". Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System. 2015. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
  4. "Janesville Free Public Library". Minnesota National Register Properties Database. Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2017-12-31.