Goodland City Library

The Goodland City Library, at 120 W. 12th St. in Goodland, Kansas was built in 1912 and was used as a library for 60 years. It was designed with Italian Renaissance Revival architecture by Denver architects Barrensen Brothers. It was one of 59 Carnegie libraries in Kansas; it was funded initially by a $10,000 Carnegie grant.

Goodland City Library
Location120 W. 12th St., Goodland, Kansas
Coordinates39°20′49″N 101°42′45″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1912
Built byHunt, Fred
ArchitectBarresen Bros.
Architectural styleRenaissance, Italian Renaissance Revival
NRHP reference No.85002129[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 13, 1985

The building now houses the Carnegie Arts Center, which offers art exhibits, workshops, recitals, demonstrations, lectures and concerts.[1][2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.[1] It was deemed significant for its architecture and its "association with the cultural and educational history of the community."[2]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Richard J. Cawthon (July 18, 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Goodland City Library (Carnegie Library) / Carnegie Arts Center". National Park Service. and accompanying four photos from 1985


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