Danville Public Library (Danville, Illinois)

Danville Public Library is a library in Danville, Illinois, formed in 1883 by consolidating several existing collections. Originally it existed in rented space in buildings in downtown Danville. On November 7, 1904, a new Carnegie library opened and served for the next 91 years. The library had a Beaux-Arts design with columns flanking the front doors and a parapet wall above the entrance.[2] It was expanded in 1929 thanks to a gift from Augustus Webster.

Danville Public Library
The old Carnegie Library, now the Vermilion County War Museum
Danville Public Library (Danville, Illinois) is located in Illinois
Danville Public Library (Danville, Illinois)
Danville Public Library (Danville, Illinois) is located in the United States
Danville Public Library (Danville, Illinois)
Location307 N. Vermillion St., Danville, Illinois
Coordinates40°7′46″N 87°37′47″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1904 (1904)
ArchitectPatton & Miller
Architectural styleBeaux Arts
NRHP reference No.78003064[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 30, 1978

Construction on a new library building just north of the existing building began in 1994 and was completed in 1995. The grand opening was held on November 7, 1995.

The Carnegie building still exists and now operates as the Vermilion County War Museum.

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40°7′48.10″N 87°37′45.34″W

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