List of Carnegie libraries in Washington (state)

The following list of Carnegie libraries in Washington provides detailed information on United States Carnegie libraries in Washington, where 43 libraries were built from 33 grants (totaling $1,046,000) awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York from 1901 to 1916. Of the 43 libraries built, 32 still stand and out of those, 14 still serve their original purpose.

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Carnegie libraries

Library City or
town 		Image Date
granted[1] 		Grant
amount[1][2] 		Location Notes
1 Aberdeen Aberdeen January 18, 1907 $15,000 121 E. Market Street, Aberdeen, WA. 98520-5292 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by local architect George B. Reid. Built by American Contracting Company. Razed c. 1965 for current library.
2 Anacortes Anacortes December 14, 1908 $10,000 1305 8th Street, Anacortes, WA. 98221-1833 Designed by Cox, Piper & Carder of Bellingham, WA. Now the Anacortes Museum
3 Auburn Auburn May 17, 1912 $9,000 306 Auburn Avenue, Auburn, WA. 98002-5013 Designed by David J. Myers. Currently a dance studio
4 Bellingham Central Bellingham March 27, 1903 $36,000 Champion & Commercial Streets, Bellingham, WA. 98225 Formally opened February 22, 1908. Razed for parking lot.
5 Bellingham Fairhaven Bellingham March 27, 1903 — 1117 12th Street, Bellingham, WA. 98225-6617 Designed by Seattle firm of Elliot & West. Opened December 20, 1904.
6 Burlington Burlington April 13, 1914 $5,000 901 E. Fairhaven Ave., Burlington, WA. 98233-1900 Designed by Blackwell and Baker in Mediterranean Revival style. Built by Whipple and Hedrick. Currently part of Burlington-Edison School District offices
7 Centralia Centralia January 6, 1911 $15,000 110 South Silver Street, Centralia, WA. 98531-4296 Designed by Watson M. Vernon of Aberdeen, WA. in Neoclassical Revival style. Expanded and renovated in 1976 by Harry B. Rich of Seattle.
8 Chehalis Chehalis May 8, 1908 $10,000 400 N. Market Blvd., Chehalis, WA. 98532-0419 Originally designed by Y.D. Hensill of Eugene, Oregon. Heavily remodeled after 1949 Olympia earthquake and razed in 2007 for a new library
9 Clarkston Public Library Clarkston January 17, 1912 $10,000 6th & Chestnut Streets, Clarkston, WA. 99403-2644 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style with Prairie style influences by Lewiston, Idaho architect J.H. Nave. Incorporated into Clarkston High School campus as counseling center.
10 Edmonds Edmonds January 31, 1910 $5,000 118 5th Avenue North, Edmonds, WA. 98020-3145 Designed by H.B. Ward in 2nd Renaissance Revival style. Operated as a library until 1982. Now a museum
11 Ellensburg Ellensburg January 8, 1908 $10,000 209 North Ruby Street, Ellensburg, WA. 98926-3338 Designed by S.C. Irwin in Neoclassical Revival style. Opened October 1909. Replaced by new library in 1965.
12 Everett Everett January 6, 1903 $25,000 3001 Oakes Avenue, Everett, WA. 98201 Designed by August F. Heide in Italianate style. Design inspired by Carnegie Library at Pomona, California which was in turn modeled after the Boston Public Library, McKim Building. Currently being renovated for Snohomish County Museum.
13 Goldendale Goldendale November 3, 1913 $8,000 131 West Burgen Street, Goldendale, WA. 98620-9544 Building designed by A.E. Doyle, with 1985 addition.
14 Hoquiam Hoquiam December 2, 1909 $20,000 420 7th Street, Hoquiam, WA. 98550-3616 Designed by Claude and Starck in the Prairie style. Built by Fred Knack. Opened 1911, remodeled and expanded in 1989-90.
15 North Yakima North Yakima December 14, 1903 $15,000 104 N. 3rd Street, Yakima, WA Designed by Charles Bebb. Opened 1906, Replaced by current Central Library in 1950s.
16 Olympia Olympia March 20, 1903 $25,000 620 Franklin St. SE, Olympia, WA. 98501-1359 Designed by Joseph Wohleb of Olympia with Blackwell & Baker of Seattle in Neoclassical Revival style. Currently houses a non-denominational church.
17 Pasco Pasco December 13, 1909 $10,000 305 North 4th Avenue, Pasco, WA 99301-5324 Designed by Wilson and Ginnold in the Spanish Revival style. Built by R.L. Ross. Now the Franklin County Historical Museum
18 Port Angeles Port Angeles November 9, 1916 $12,500 207 South Lincoln Street, Port Angeles, WA 98362-3002 Designed by Harold H. Ginnold in the Neoclassical Revival style. Built by Chris Kuppler. Now Clallam County Historical Society museum
19 Port Townsend Port Townsend July 13, 1912 $12,500 1220 Lawrence Street, Port Townsend, WA. 98368 Designed by C. Lewis Wilson & Co. in the Renaissance Revival style with 1990 addition.
20 Prosser Prosser April 28, 1909 $5,000 902 7th Street, Prosser, WA. 99350-1454 Designed in the Neoclassical Revival style by C.D. Walter. Built by F.W. Berndt. Demolished in 1974.[3]
21 Puyallup Puyallup February 15, 1912 $12,500 330 South Meridian, Puyallup, WA. 98371-5914 Designed by Roland E. Borhek in the Georgian style and dedicated on February 11, 1913. Razed c. 1961
22 Renton Renton May 21, 1913 $10,000 Bronson Way N. near Park Ave. N., Renton, WA 98057-2163 Designed by Harold H. Ginnold in the Georgian style. Officially opened March 11, 1914. Razed c. 1968 for park expansion; new library built nearby
23 Ritzville Ritzville December 24, 1906 $10,500 302 W. Main St., Ritzville, WA. 99169 Designed by Preusse and Zittel in the Neoclassical Revival style. Built by S.S. Schuler. Opened in 1907.
24 Seattle Main Seattle January 6, 1901 $430,000 1000 Fourth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104 Designed in the Beaux Arts Classical style by P.J. Weber of Chicago. Built by Causey and Carney. Razed 1957-8 for new Library
25 Seattle Ballard Seattle March 27, 1903 $15,000 2026 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, WA. 98107-4080 Designed in the Neoclassical Revival style by Henderson Ryan. Library moved to new quarters in 1963. Building currently houses a bar called Kangaroo and Kiwi.
26 Seattle Columbia Seattle January 6, 1901 — 4721 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118-1696 Designed in the Georgian Revival style by Seattle architects W. Marbury Somervell and Harlan Thomas. Opened December 30, 1915[4] Received addition in 2004
27 Seattle Fremont Seattle January 6, 1901 — 1501 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103-6708 Designed in Italian Farmhouse style by Daniel R. Huntington. Construction delayed by World War I, opened July 27, 1921.[5] Minor renovations, mostly to lower level in 1987.
28 Seattle Green Lake Seattle January 6, 1901 — 7364 East Green Lake Dr. N., Seattle, WA 98115 Designed in French Renaissance style by W. Marbury Somervell and Joseph S. Coté. Built by Westlake Construction Company. Opened July 1910[6] Building renovated in 60s, 80s and 2000s.
29 Seattle Queen Anne Seattle January 6, 1901 — 400 West Garfield St., Seattle, WA 98119 Designed in the English Scholastic style by W. Marbury Somervell and Harlan Thomas. Opened January 1, 1914.[7] Interior renovated in the 70s.
30 Seattle University Seattle January 6, 1901 — 5009 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105-3610 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by W. Marbury Somervell and Joseph S. Coté. Opened August 6, 1910.[8] Renovated in 60s, 80s and 2000s.
31 Seattle West Seattle Seattle January 6, 1901 — 2306 42nd Ave. S.W., Seattle, WA 98116 Designed in French Renaissance Revival style by W. Marbury Somervell and Joseph S. Coté. Opened July 23, 1910[9] Minor renovations in 30s, 40s, 60s and 2000s.
32 Sedro-Woolley Sedro-Woolley July 9, 1913 $10,000 226 Bennett Street, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284-1607 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by Charles Saunders and opened in 1915.. Razed for Sedro-Woolley High School expansion
33 Snohomish Snohomish March 13, 1909 $10,000 105 Cedar Avenue, Snohomish, WA. 98290 Designed in Neoclassical Revival/Prairie Style by Bigger and Warner. Opened in 1910 and expanded in 1968. Last used by Arts of Snohomish until its closure in 2017.[10]
34 South Bend South Bend January 20, 1908 $10,000 1216 1st Street, South Bend, WA 98586 Designed in Renaissance Revival style by James T. Walsh. Built by Willapa Construction and opened in 1913. Renovations include window replacement as well as ADA restroom and lift.
35 Spokane Main Spokane March 27, 1903 $155,000 10 S. Cedar Street, Spokane, WA. 99201-6823 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by Spokane firm of Preusse & Zittel. Built by H.J. Skinner. Library moved to former Sears Department Store building in 1963. Building currently houses Integrus, an architectural firm.
36 Spokane Altamont Spokane March 27, 1903 — 25 South Altamont Street, Spokane, WA 99202-3952 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by Spokane Architect Albert Held. Opened in 1914.[11] Currently an office for Naegeli Court Reporters.[12]
37 Spokane Heath Spokane March 27, 1903 — 527 East Mission Avenue, Spokane, WA 99202-1917 Designed in Gothic Revival style by Spokane architect Julius Zittel, and opened in 1914. It is located in Spokane's Mission Hill Historic District.
38 Spokane North Hill Spokane March 27, 1903 — 925 W. Montgomery Avenue, Spokane, WA 99205-1186 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by Albert Held. Opened in 1914. Sold to Veterans of Foreign Wars in 1967. Currently occupied by a law firm.
39 Sunnyside Sunnyside April 16, 1910 $5,000 621 Grant Avenue, Sunnyside, WA 98944 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by E.H. Ragland and opened in 1911. Razed for new library in 1964.
40 Tacoma Tacoma March 8, 1901 $75,000 S 12th St & Tacoma Ave S Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by Jardine, Kent & Jardine of New York City with Norton L. Taylor & Everett Babcock supervising architects. Officially opened June 5, 1903. 1949 earthquake damaged building's dome. 1952 addition to library included significant interior modifications.
41 Vancouver Vancouver January 20, 1908 $10,000 1511 Main St., Vancouver, Wa. 98660-2945 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by Dennis Nichols and William Kaufman. Built by Ole Larson. Opened New Year's Eve 1909. Library replaced in 1963. Building now serves as Clark County Historical Museum
42 Walla Walla Walla Walla November 18, 1903 $25,000 109 S. Palouse St., Walla Walla, WA 99362-3247 Designed in Neoclassical Revival style by Henry Osterman. Served as library until 1970. Now the Carnegie Art Center.[13]
43 Wenatchee Wenatchee March 27, 1909 $10,000 Douglas Street and South Chelan Avenue, Wenatchee, WA 98801-2202 Designed in Renaissance Revival style by Blackwell and Baker. Opened in 1912. Library moved in 1939. Now housing Wenatchee city park offices.

Notes

  1. ^ a b At various times, Bobinski and Jones disagree on these numbers. In these cases, Jones' numbers have been used due to both a more recent publication date and a more detailed gazetteer of branch libraries, which are often where the discrepancies occur.
  2. ^ Grants for multiple libraries (Bellingham, Seattle, and Spokane) are listed only by their total amount, not broken down for each branch.
  3. ^ "Old Carnegie Library demolished". Tri-City Herald. June 7, 1974. p. 5.
  4. ^ "About the Columbia Branch Archived 2009-07-05 at the Wayback Machine" The Seattle Public Library. Retrieved February 21, 2010
  5. ^ "About the Fremont Branch Archived 2009-09-15 at the Wayback Machine" The Seattle Public Library. Retrieved February 21, 2010
  6. ^ "About the Green Lake Branch Archived 2009-07-06 at the Wayback Machine" The Seattle Public Library. Retrieved February 21, 2010
  7. ^ "About the Queene Anne Branch Archived 2009-12-13 at the Wayback Machine" The Seattle Public Library. Retrieved February 21, 2010
  8. ^ "About the University Branch Archived 2009-07-06 at the Wayback Machine" The Seattle Public Library. Retrieved February 21, 2010
  9. ^ "About the West Seattle Branch Archived 2009-07-06 at the Wayback Machine" The Seattle Public Library. Retrieved February 21, 2010
  10. ^ Davey, Stephanie (February 19, 2020). "Annex removed from Snohomish's 100-year-old Carnegie library". The Everett Herald. Retrieved February 21, 2020.
  11. ^ "Historic 1913 Carnegie Library". Naegeli Deposition & Trial. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  12. ^ "Naegeli Deposition & Trial". Naegeli Deposition & Trial. Retrieved June 16, 2017.
  13. ^ Becker, Paula (August 13, 2007). "Walla Walla Public Library building is dedicated on December 13, 1905". Historylink.org. Retrieved July 23, 2012.

References

  • Anderson, Florence (1963). Carnegie Corporation Library Program 1911–1961. New York: Carnegie Corporation. OCLC 1282382.
  • Bobinski, George S. (1969). Carnegie Libraries: Their History and Impact on American Public Library Development. Chicago: American Library Association. ISBN 0-8389-0022-4.
  • Jones, Theodore (1997). Carnegie Libraries Across America. New York: John Wiley & Sons. ISBN 0-471-14422-3.
  • Miller, Durand R. (1943). Carnegie Grants for Library Buildings, 1890-1917. New York: Carnegie Corporation of New York. OCLC 2603611.

Note: The above references, while all authoritative, are not entirely mutually consistent. Some details of this list may have been drawn from one of the references without support from the others. Reader discretion is advised.