Spencer Public Library
The old Spencer Public Library is a former public library and historic Carnegie library located at Spencer, Owen County, Indiana. It was built in 1912, and is a one-story, three-bay, American Craftsman style brick building on a raised basement. It has a low-pitched hipped roof and projecting entry bay. It was constructed with a $10,000 grant provided by the Carnegie Foundation.
The building ceased its function as a public library in 1997. The Owen County Heritage & Culture Center occupies the space today. Currently, Owen County Public Library operates the only library branch in Owen County at 10 S. Montgomery St. in Spencer
The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.
References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2016-06-01. Note: This includes Laura Thayer (February 2007). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Spencer Public Library" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-06-01. and Accompanying photographs.
- ^ "History of the Library". Owen County Public Library. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Homepage". Owen County Heritage and Culture Center. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Homepage". Owen County Public Library. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
- ^ "Indiana public library directory" (PDF). Indiana State Library. Archived from the original (PDF) on 18 February 2017. Retrieved 17 March 2018.
