Carondelet Branch - St. Louis Public Library - St. Louis, Missouri
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BruceS
N 38° 33.296 W 090° 15.263
15S E 739250 N 4270963
One of six branch libraries in St. Louis funded by a Carnegie grant.
Waymark Code: WM11MF
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 12/16/2006
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The Carondelet Branch was built in 1908 funded by a 1901 Carnegie grant. The grant to St. Louis was for $1 million and was one of the largest grants. The grant was used partially or in whole finance the construction of six branch libraries along with the main downtown library. This branch library opened in 1908 and was designed by architect E. Preisler in a classic Ionic style. The building continues to serve as a branch library building.
Address of Library Building:
6800 Michigan Avenue
St. Louis, Missouri United States
63111
Current Use of Building: Library
Year Built (optional): 1908
Website about building: [Web Link]
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