Adrian Public Library

Adrian Public Library

The library as it appeared in 1909
Location within the state of Michigan
Location 143 East Maumee Street
Adrian, Michigan
Coordinates 41°53′49″N 84°02′13″W / 41.89694°N 84.03694°W / 41.89694; -84.03694Coordinates: 41°53′49″N 84°02′13″W / 41.89694°N 84.03694°W / 41.89694; -84.03694
Built 1909
Architect Paul O. Moratz
Architectural style Richardsonian Romanesque, Mission Revival, Spanish Colonial Revival
Part of Downtown Adrian Commercial District
NRHP Reference # 77000719[1]
Significant dates
Added to NRHP December 6, 1977
Designated MSHS December 14, 1976[2]

The Adrian Public Library is a historic structure located at 110 East Church Street in downtown Adrian, Michigan. Originally used as a library, it was designated as a Michigan Historic Site on December 14, 1976 and later listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 6, 1977.[1][2] It is located within the Downtown Adrian Commercial Historic District and adjacent to the Adrian Engine House No. 1.

The building is 2½ stories and built with a mix of Mission Revival Style, Spanish Colonial Revival, and Richardsonian Romanesque architecture.[2] Illinois architect Paul O. Moratz designed the library, and it was completed by local contractor C. F. Matthes. Throughout its years as a public library, it also served as an art gallery and lecture auditorium.[2]

Although the library branch dates back to 1868, its first independent library structure was completed in 1909 with a $27,500 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Library Fund in addition to $5,000 donated by the city. It was formally dedicated and opened on February 5, 1909 and was used as a school district library until it transferred ownership to the city in 1915. When the building itself became insufficient, a new location at 143 East Maumee Street opened on June 12, 1978 and remains in operation. The old location passed through several owners before being given back to the city.[3]

Lenawee County Historical Society Museum

Today, the building houses the Lenawee County Historical Society Museum.[4]

References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 27, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 State of Michigan (2001–2003). "Adrian Public Library". Retrieved March 28, 2010.
  3. ↑ Adrian Public Library (2011). "Adrian Public Library – History". Retrieved May 11, 2011.
  4. ↑ Keller, Charles P. (2010). "Lenawee Historical Society Museum". Retrieved March 28, 2010.

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