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Poplar Bluff Carnegie Library
Poplar Bluff Carnegie Library
Carnegie-funded public library that served Poplar Bluff from 1915 to 1937 and beyond.
The Story
The Poplar Bluff Public Library was established as a Carnegie Library, funded by industrialist Andrew Carnegie's philanthropic foundation, which built over 2,500 libraries across the United States. The cornerstone building for the library was completed in 1915, representing a major investment in public education and literacy in the community. The library served under the Carnegie building designation from 1915 to 1937, though the building continued in use until it was replaced in 1980. The 1936 building that eventually replaced it was renovated in 1998 and remains in use. The old Carnegie building site was later used for the Art Center.
What's There Now
A new library building was constructed in 1936 (replacing the Carnegie structure by 1980), renovated in 1998, and continues to serve the community. The original Carnegie site later became the Art Center.
People Connected to This Site
Businesses Connected to This Site
Carnegie Library
Active 1910s
funding organization / namesake institution at Poplar Bluff Carnegie Library
Poplar Bluff Public Library
Active 1910s
primary occupant / operator at Poplar Bluff Carnegie Library
Art Center
Active 1910s
subsequent occupant of original Carnegie building site at Poplar Bluff Carnegie Library
Carnegie Library (Andrew Carnegie's Philanthropic Foundation)
Active 1910s
Funder and developer of the library building at Poplar Bluff Carnegie Library Notable event: Library cornerstone completed (1915) — The cornerstone building for the Carnegie-funded library was completed in 1915, representing a major investment in public education and literacy in the community.
Quick Facts
Era
1910s
Year Built
1915
Year Demolished
1980
Area
Downtown
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