Carnegie Library
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N 42° 46.745 W 096° 55.825
14T E 669294 N 4738359
Carnegie Library now used as a Law Office.
Waymark Code: WMFH0
Location: South Dakota, United States
Date Posted: 06/24/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Regular Member chstress53
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Andrew Carnegie was a particular friend of Streator (SD) founder Colonel Ralph Plumb and donated money to build a magnificent library. Built in 1903. The Carnegie Library is unusual because of its domed ceiling and large murals by Albert Fuchs.
Street address:
12 Church St
Vermillion, SD United States


County / Borough / Parish: Clay County

Year listed: 1983

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event

Periods of significance: 1900-1924

Historic function: Education

Current function: Commerce/Trade

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 1: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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