Humboldt Public Library

Humboldt Public Library in Humboldt, Iowa, USA, is a free public library. The library received a $10,000 grant from the Carnegie Corporation of New York on December 13, 1906.[2] The Des Moines architectural firm of Hallett & Rawson designed the building. It was built using limestone from a nearby area now known as Taft Park. Construction began in 1908 and it was dedicated on February 9, 1909. The rough texture of the rock-faced stone and the portico columns in the Tuscan order give the building a rustic appearance.[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1] A north entrance and extension were added to the building in 1992.

Humboldt Public Library
Humboldt Public Library east entrance
CountryUnited States
TypeFree
Established1909
Location30 6th St., N.
Humboldt, Iowa
Access and use
Access requirementsResident of Humboldt/Dakota City, otherwise local library card
Other information
DirectorNikki Ehlers
WebsiteWebsite
Map
References:
Humboldt Free Public Library
Coordinates42°43′18″N 94°12′59″W
Built1908-1909
ArchitectHallett & Rawson
Architectural styleLate 19th and 20th century Revivals
MPSPublic Library Buildings in Iowa TR
NRHP reference No.83000368[1]
Added to NRHPMay 23, 1983

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Carnegie Libraries of Iowa Project-Humboldt Public Library". University of Iowa. Retrieved January 28, 2016.
  3. "Humboldt Free Public Library". National Park Service. Retrieved January 28, 2016. with photos
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