Janesville Free Public Library

The Janesville Free Public Library is the public library in Janesville, Minnesota, United States. It is housed in a Carnegie library building constructed in 1912.[2] It is part of the Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System, which is a participant in the Traverse des Sioux Library System.[3] The Janesville library building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982 for its local significance in the themes of architecture and educaction.[4] It was nominated for being a well-preserved example of the 65 libraries founded in Minnesota by Andrew Carnegie's philanthropy, and for its Neoclassical architecture.[2]

Janesville Free Public Library
The Janesville Free Public Library viewed from the southwest
Janesville Free Public Library is located in Minnesota
Janesville Free Public Library
Janesville Free Public Library is located in the United States
Janesville Free Public Library
Location102 W. 2nd Street,
Janesville, Minnesota
Coordinates44°7′3″N 93°42′28.5″W
AreaLess than one acre
Built1912
Architectural styleNeoclassical
NRHP reference No.82003065[1]
Designated August 19, 1982

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. Korsmo-Kennon, Peggy; Jan Brown (1982-05-01), National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Janesville Free Public Library, National Park Service, retrieved 2017-12-31
  3. "Locations". Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System. 2015. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
  4. "Janesville Free Public Library". Minnesota National Register Properties Database. Minnesota Historical Society. 2009. Retrieved 2017-12-31.
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