Carnegie libraries of Washington State, a thematic group nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, 1982 / James H. Vandermeer.

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Carnegie libraries of Washington State, a thematic group nomination to the National Register of Historic Places, 1982 / James H. Vandermeer.

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This collection consists of the application for nomination of the Carnegie libraries in Washington State to the National Register of Historic Places. The application discusses the merits of individual libraries around the State and gives a history about the process, decision-making and distribution of Carnegie libraries in the State.

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Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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SNAC Resource ID: 7531415

Washington State Library, Office of Secretary of State

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Washington State Library. Manuscripts Collection.

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National Register of Historic Places

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Vandermeer, James H.

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The Carnegie Library buildings are well-preserved examples of libraries built with grants from the great iron and steel magnate, Andrew Carnegie. They are significant because of their association with Carnegie and with the tradition of philanthropy. They are also important in the history of the communities they served, often as the central focus of intellectual and social activity. These buildings are examples of a distant genre of early-twentieth century architecture, and in many locales the Ca...