Black River Falls Public Library

Black River Falls Public Library
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
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Location	321 Main St. Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Coordinates	44.29521°N 90.85165°W / 44.29521; -90.85165
Built	1915
Architectural style	Prairie School
NRHP reference No.	07001330
Added to NRHP	December 27, 2007

The Black River Falls Public Library is located in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. It became the first free public library in Wisconsin in 1872.[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[2]

History

1995 library

The building served as the city's library from 1915 until a new one was constructed in 1995.[3] It was a Carnegie library. The site now houses the Jackson County Historical Society Museum.

References

1. "Small Town Boasts Oldest Free Public Library in State". Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
2. "Black River Falls Public Library". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
3. "History: Black River Falls Library (Historical Site)". Clark Co., WI Internet Library. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.