Delaware Carnegie Public Library - Delaware, Ohio

Delaware Carnegie Public Library in Delaware, Ohio. The building was funded by Andrew Carnegie and built in the neoclassical style. Built in 1904-1906 and was opened to the public in 1906. The library was designed by John Marriott of Delaware, and the contractor was E. W. Hart from Columbus at a cost of $21,500 which was paid in full by Andrew Carnegie. The structure originally consisted of a main hall and two wings, as well as an attic and a basement. The library originally had an area of approximately 8,000 square feet. The library's collection of books and volumes rapidly expanded during its operational history. By the 1970s, the Delaware Public Library started to run out of space. In 1984, a new public library was constructed. Shortly after that time, the original library was greatly renovated and was turned into the County Commissioners' office. Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on January 11, 1983. GPS: 40.30226°N, -83.06786°W.