Angie Williams Cox Library

The Angie Williams Cox Public Library is located in Pardeeville, Wisconsin. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[2] The library is also listed on the Wisconsin State Register of Historic Places.[3]

Cox, Angie Williams, Library
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Angie Williams Cox Library
Location	129 N. Main St., Pardeeville, Wisconsin
Coordinates	43°32′14″N 89°18′1″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1934
Architect	Stanhope, Leon E.
Architectural style	Colonial Revival
MPS	Public Library Facilities of Wisconsin MPS
NRHP reference No.	90001703[1]
Added to NRHP	November 15, 1990

History

The library was sponsored by Angie Williams Cox.[4] It opened in its original location in 1925. A year after its opening, the library was accused of discrimination against Roman Catholics and was threatened to have its public funding pulled. The case ultimately went before the Wisconsin Supreme Court, which ruled in the library's favor. In 1934, Angie Williams Cox purchased the building that currently houses the library. The building had previously been used by the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and was remodeled to suit the library.

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. "Angie Williams Cox Library". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
3. "Angie Williams Cox Public Library". Historical Marker Database.org. Retrieved 2012-01-31.
4. "History of the Angie W. Cox Public Library". Angie William Cox Library. Retrieved 2012-01-31.