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
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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