Black River Falls Public Library

Black River Falls Public Library
Black River Falls Public Library is located in Wisconsin
Black River Falls Public Library
Location within Wisconsin
Black River Falls Public Library is located in the United States
Black River Falls Public Library
Location within the United States
Interactive map showing the location for Black River Falls Public Library
Location321 Main St.
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Coordinates44°17′43″N 90°51′06″W / 44.29521°N 90.85165°W / 44.29521; -90.85165
Built1915
Architectural stylePrairie School
NRHP reference No.07001330
Added to NRHPDecember 27, 2007

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]

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". Retrieved October 24, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
  2. ↑ "Black River Falls Public Library". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  3. ↑ "History: Black River Falls Library (Historical Site)". Clark Co., WI Internet Library. Retrieved February 23, 2012.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link)
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