Spirit Lake Public Library

Location

Current street address: 702 Sixteenth St. Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Carnegie address: 1801 Hill Ave Spirit Lake, IA 51360

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: February 1, 1905¹

Amount of Grant: $6,000.00 (initial) + $2,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Tuesday, September 24, 1912, Presbyterian church, evening³

Carnegie Correspondent: F. W. Davidson, School Superintendent

Librarian, at Dedication: Miss Minnie E. Stowe³

Architect: A. M. Jefferis, Estherville; Barber & Glenn

Contractor: Hoar & Parkinson, Iowa City

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¹CCNYR, reel 30. ²ILQ, July 1912, 6(15), p.234. ³ILQ, Jan. 1913, 7(1), p.16.

Town & County

City: Spirit Lake

County: Dickinson County

Population in 1900: 1,219

Population in 2010: 4,840

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Twelfth Census of the United States, 1900. p. 450.

Spirit Lake is the county seat of Dickinson County, which was established on January 15, 1851. The county was named in honor of Senator Daniel S. Dickinson (1800-1866) of New York. In 1858, the town of Spirit Lake was chosen as the county seat.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 105.)

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Spencer Public Library

Location

Current street address: 21 E. Third St. Spencer, IA 51301

Carnegie address: Razed

Original building still standing: No

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: January 13, 1903¹

Amount of Grant: $10,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Monday, March 6, 1905, Congregational church

Carnegie Correspondent: Harlan J. Buck, Mayor

Librarian, at Dedication: Miss Caroline V. Langworthy²

Architect: Patton & Miller, Chicago¹

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¹CCNYR, reel 30. ²ILQ, Apr. 1905, 5(2), p.31.

Town & County

City: Spencer

County: Clay County

Population in 1900: 3,095

Population in 2010: 11,233

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Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Spencer is the county seat of Clay County, which was established on January 15, 1851. The county was named in honor of Lieutenant Colonel Henry Clay, Jr. (1807-1847) of Kentucky who was killed in the Mexican War. In 1860, the county seat was located at Peterson, but in 1871, the seat was relocated to Spencer, which was named for Senator George E. Spencer (1836-1893), who had helped establish the county lines.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 74.)

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Sioux City Public Library, Leeds Branch

Sioux City Public Library (Leeds Branch)

Location

Current street address: 3901 Floyd Boulevard Sioux City, IA 51108

Carnegie address: 3901 Floyd Boulevard Sioux City, IA 51108

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: March 31, 1916¹

Amount of Grant: $10,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date:

Carnegie Correspondent: A. L. Fribourg, President of the Library Board

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¹CCNYR, reel 29.

Town & County

City: Sioux City

County: Woodbury County

Population in 1900: 33,111

Population in 2010: 82,684

Town/County Images:

Sources:

Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Thirteenth Census of the United States â€” 1910. 47,828 population.

Sioux City is the county seat of Woodbury County, which was established on January 12, 1853. The county was first named for Sergeant Charles Floyd, and then the name was changed to Wahkaw. In 1853, the county name was again changed to Woodbury in honor of Levi Woodbury (1789-1851) who served as the governor of New Hampshire, and then multiple positions in the United States government. In 1856, Sioux City became the county seat. Sioux City received two Carnegie grants for the Leeds branch library and the Main Library building.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 336.)

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Sioux City Public Library

Sioux City Public Library (Main Branch)

Location

Current street address: 529 Pierce St. Sioux City, IA 51101

Carnegie address: 6th St. and Jackson St. Sioux City, IA 51101

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: April 8, 1911¹

Amount of Grant: $75,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Thursday, March 6, 1913, evening reception²

Carnegie Correspondent: R. H. Burton-Smith, Board of Trustees.

Librarian, at Dedication: Miss Jeannette M. Drake²

Architect: E. L. Tilton, New York City²

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Building Style: Italian Renaissance²

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Building Description: "The building is of red brick with terra cotta trimming and red tile roof."²

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¹CCNYR, reel 29. ²ILQ, Jan. 1913, 7(1), p.16.

Town & County

City: Sioux City

County: Woodbury County

Population in 1900: 33,111

Population in 2010: 85,013

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Sources:

Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Thirteenth Census of the United States â€” 1910. 47,828 population.

Sioux City is the county seat of Woodbury County, which was established on January 12, 1853. The county was first named for Sergeant Charles Floyd, and then the name was changed to Wahkaw. In 1853, the county name was again changed to Woodbury in honor of Levi Woodbury (1789-1851) who served as the governor of New Hampshire, and then multiple positions in the United States government. In 1856, Sioux City became the county seat. Sioux City received two Carnegie grants for the Main Library building and for the Leeds branch library.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 336.)

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Sigourney Public Library

Location

Current street address: 720 E. Jackson St. Sigourney, IA 52591

Carnegie address: 203 N. Jefferson St. Sigourney, IA 52591

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: January 2, 1913¹

Amount of Grant: $10,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Monday, May 18, 1914, Presbyterian church, afternoon²

Carnegie Correspondent: Mrs. Turner

Librarian, at Dedication: Mrs. Orel Crocker²

Architect: Patton, Holmes & Flinn, Chicago

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Building Description: "The building is of red pressed brick with white trimming, and attractive without and within."²

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¹CCNYR, reel 29. ²ILQ, Apr. 1914, 7(6), pp.95-96.

Town & County

City: Sigourney

County: Keokuk County

Population in 1900: 1,952

Population in 2010: 2,059

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Sources:

Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Thirteenth Census of the United States â€” 1910. 2,032 population.

Sigourney is the county seat of Keokuk County, which was established on December 21, 1837. The county was named for Chief Keokuk of the Sac Tribe. In 1844, the site for the town of Sigourney was chosen. Sigourney was named in honor of the Connecticut poet, Lydia H. Sigourney (1791-1865).

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 185.)

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Sibley Public Library

Location

Current street address: 406 Ninth St. Sibley, IA 51249

Carnegie address: 406 Ninth St. Sibley, IA 51249

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: Yes

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: September 29, 1915¹

Amount of Grant: $10,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Tuesday, December 11, 1917, Opera House²

Carnegie Correspondent:

Librarian, at Dedication: Mrs. H.J. Harvey²

Architect: Beuttler & Arnold, Sioux City

Contractor:

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Building Size: 60' x 30'

Building Description: "The building is of pressed brick, with stone trimmings and tile roof,..."²

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¹CCNYR, reel 29. ²ILQ, Oct. 1917, 8(4), p.64.

Town & County

City: Sibley

County: Osceola County

Population in 1900: 1,289

Population in 2010: 2,796

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Sources:

Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Thirteenth Census of the United States â€” 1910. 1,330 population.

Sibley is the county seat of Osceola County, which was established on January 15, 1851. The county was named in honor of Osceola (1804-1838), the Seminole Chief. In 1872, the town of Sibley, named for Henry H. Sibley, the first governor of Minnesota, was selected as the county seat.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 247.)

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Shenandoah Public Library

Location

Current street address: 201 S. Elm St. Shenandoah, IA 51601

Carnegie address: 201 S. Elm St. Shenandoah, IA 51601

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: Yes

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: January 22, 1903¹

Amount of Grant: $10,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Tuesday, August 1, 1905, McComb's Opera House, 8:00 pm²

Carnegie Correspondent: Thomas H. Read, Banker

Librarian, at Dedication: Miss M. Berdena Jay²

Architect: Patton & Miller, Chicago

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¹CCNYR, reel 29. ²ILQ, Oct. 1905, 5(4), p.59.

Town & County

City: Shenandoah

County: Page County

Population in 1900: 3,573

Population in 2010: 5,150

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Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Shenandoah is a town in Page County, which was established on February 24, 1847. Page County is named in honor of Captain John Page (1795-1846) who was killed in 1846 at the Battle of Palo Alto in the Mexican War. The county seat is at Clarinda. Page County received two Carnegie grants for Shenandoah and Clarinda.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 250.)

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Sheldon Public Library

Location

Current street address: 925 Fourth St. Sheldon, IA 51201

Carnegie address: 310 10th St, Sheldon, IA 51201

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: February 28, 1906¹

Amount of Grant: $10,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: March 1909²

Carnegie Correspondent: B. P. Briggs

Librarian, at Dedication: Mrs. L.C. McColm²

Architect: Paul O. Moratz, St. Louis, Missouri

Contractor: H. M. Bosma

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¹CCNYR, reel 29. ²ILQ, Apr. 1909, 6(2), p.27.

Town & County

City: Sheldon

County: O'Brien County

Population in 1900: 2,282

Population in 2010: 5,188

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Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Sheldon is a town in O’Brien County, which was established on January 15, 1851. The county was named for William Smith O’Brien (1803-1864) an Irish patriot. The county seat is at Primghar. O’Brien county received two Carnegie grants for the towns of Sheldon and Sanborn.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 242.)

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Sanborn Public Library

Location

Current street address: 407 Main St. Sanborn, IA 51248

Carnegie address: West 2nd Street Sanborn, IA 51248-0430

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: March 29, 1911¹

Amount of Grant: $4,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Wednesday, May 22, 1912²

Carnegie Correspondent: E. M. Hubbard, House of Representatives (Iowa)

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Architect: W. W. Beach, Sioux City

Contractor: A. F. Kings, Mitchell, South Dakota

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Building Description: "The building is attractive and convenient..."²

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¹CCNYR, reel 29. ²ILQ, Apr. 1912, 6(14), p.223.

Town & County

City: Sanborn

County: O'Brien County

Population in 1900: 1,247

Population in 2010: 1,404

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Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Thirteenth Census of the United States â€” 1910. 1,174 population.

Sanborn is a town in O’Brien County, which was established on January 15, 1851. The county was named for William Smith O’Brien (1803-1864) an Irish patriot. The county seat is at Primghar. O’Brien county received two Carnegie grants for the towns of Sanborn and Sheldon.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 242.)

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Sac City Public Library

Location

Current street address: 1001 W. Main St. Sac City, IA 50583

Carnegie address: 615 W Main St, Sac City, IA 50583

Original building still standing: Yes

Still in use as a library: No

Carnegie Grant Information

Date of Grant: January 6, 1911¹

Amount of Grant: $8,000.00¹

Cornerstone Date: 0000-00-00 00:00:00

Opening Date: Monday, February 24, 1913, Christian church²

Carnegie Correspondent: G. W. Lee, Principal

Librarian, at Dedication: Miss Nan Denman²

Architect: Proudfoot, Bird & Rawson, Des Moines

Contractor: W. J. Gordon

Building Style:

Building Size: 56' x 30'

Building Description: "The new building is attractive and convenient..."²

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¹CCNYR, reel 27. ²ILQ, Jan. 1913, 7(1), p.15.

Town & County

City: Sac City

County: Sac County

Population in 1900: 2,079

Population in 2010: 2,368

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Twelfth Census of the United States â€” 1900. p. 450.

Thirteenth Census of the United States â€” 1910. 2,201 population.

Sac City is the county seat of Sac County, which was established on January 15, 1851. The county was named for the Sac or Sauk Tribe. Sac City was chosen as the county seat in 1857. Sac County received two Carnegie grants as both Sac City and Odebolt received grants.

(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 282.)