Carnegie Library
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N 45° 36.004 W 121° 11.014
10T E 641660 N 5051218
Sign about the Carnegie Library in The Dalles. It is one of many building history signs in The Dalles.
Waymark Code: WM6WX4
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 07/30/2009
Views: 7
Marker Name: Carnegie Library
Marker Text: Dedicated in September, 1910, this classical-style brick structure was one of many throughout Oregon and Washington constructed with grant assistance from the Carnegie Foundation during 1898-1916. In 1912, by contract with the Wasco County Court for library service, it became the Dalles City-Wasco County Library. This building served The Dalles area for 56 years as a public library. In 1966 the present library opened at 722 Court Street.
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