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The public library was established here in 1896. [2] It operated out of two rented rooms, one on the east side of the Cedar River and other on the west side. The Carnegie Foundation offered a grant of $30,000 to build a new library, but disagreements erupted over whether to place the building on the east side or west side of the river. [3]
The following list of Carnegie libraries in Illinois provides detailed information on United States Carnegie libraries in Illinois, where 106 public libraries were built from 105 grants (totaling $1,661,200) awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York from 1903 to 1914. In addition, academic libraries were built at five institutions ...
Waterloo is located northeast of the center of Monroe County at (38.335243, -90.152685 Illinois Route 3 passes through the west side of the city, bypassing the downtown; it leads north 8 miles (13 km) to Columbia and southeast 13 miles (21 km) to Red Bud.
The library's design was created by John MacDonald Architect and Ward 99 Architects. [10] The library is built into the existing RIM Park Manulife Sportsplex, located in East Waterloo. [10] [11] The Record estimated that "a typical Waterloo household will pay $19 annually to operate the new library". [11]
A battle over library books is dividing Metropolis, Illinois, which shares a name with Superman’s home. A pastor is framing the fight as a clash between good and evil.
This library is the work of J.G. Ralston and was dedicated on February 23, 1906. It was the second library proposed for Waterloo and now houses offices for private attorneys. 98: Waverly: Waverly: Feb 20, 1903: $10,000 100 2nd Street SW This library was dedicated on January 1, 1905, and now houses city offices. 99: West Liberty West Liberty ...
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Waterloo Public Library-East Side Branch: Waterloo Public Library-East Side Branch. November 29, 1988 : 626 Mulberry St. Waterloo: 46: Henry Weis House ...