Fairbury Public Library

The Fairbury Public Library is a library in Fairbury, Nebraska. Its building was constructed in 1908-09 as a Carnegie library with funding from the Carnegie Corporation.[2] It was designed in the Classical Revival style by Tyler and Son, an architectural firm co-founded by English-born James Tyler and his son, James Tyler Jr..[2] The facade includes two sets of columns and a tympanum with "cherubs holding a ring which encircles a shield."[2] The first 100 books were donated by the Fairbury Woman's Club.[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on September 12, 1985 as Fairbury Public-Carnegie Library.[1]

Fairbury Public Library
The library in 2013
Location601 7th Street, Fairbury, Nebraska
Coordinates40°08′19″N 97°10′40″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1908
ArchitectTyler and Son
Architectural styleClassical Revival
NRHP reference No.85002141[1]
Added to NRHPSeptember 12, 1985

In 2019, it continues to serve as the Fairbury Public Library.[3]

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. Mark Dollase (April 1985). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Fairbury Public (Carnegie) Library (NeHBS #JF04-22)". National Park Service. Retrieved May 10, 2019. With accompanying four photos from 1985
  3. "Fairbury Public Library". Retrieved May 11, 2019.
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