Kendall Young Public Library

The Kendall Young Library is located in Webster City, Iowa, United States. The library was established in 1896 from an endowment left by Kendall Young.[2] The historic building was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Patton & Miller. The library is an elaborate Beaux-Arts style building.[3] The main facade is largely composed of rusticated masonry. The columns of the portico are of the Ionic order. The delivery room on the interior features a stained glass dome. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]

Kendall Young Library
Location1201 Willson Ave.
Webster City, Iowa, United States
TypeFree
Established1896
Access and use
Access requirementsResident of Webster City
WebsiteWebsite
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Kendall Young Public Library is located in Iowa
Kendall Young Public Library
Kendall Young Public Library is located in the United States
Kendall Young Public Library
Coordinates42°27′55″N 93°49′11″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1916
ArchitectPatton & Miller
Architectural styleBeaux-Arts
MPSPublic Library Buildings in Iowa TR
NRHP reference No.83000361[1]
Added to NRHPMay 23, 1983

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. "Mission and History". Kendall Young Library. Retrieved 2016-02-09.
  3. "Kendall Young Public Library". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-02-09. with photos


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