Black River Falls Public Library

The Black River Falls Public Library is located in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. It became the first free public library in Wisconsin in 1872.[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[2]

Black River Falls Public Library
Location321 Main St.
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Coordinates44.29521°N 90.85165°W / 44.29521; -90.85165
Built1915
Architectural stylePrairie School
NRHP reference No.07001330
Added to NRHPDecember 27, 2007

History

1995 library

The building served as the city's library from 1915 until a new one was constructed in 1995.[3] It was a Carnegie library. The site now houses the Jackson County Historical Society Museum.

References

  1. "Small Town Boasts Oldest Free Public Library in State". Archived from the original on 2013-02-09. Retrieved 2012-10-24.
  2. "Black River Falls Public Library". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-02-23.
  3. "History: Black River Falls Library (Historical Site)". Clark Co., WI Internet Library. Archived from the original on 2012-07-18. Retrieved 2012-02-23.


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