Black River Falls Public Library

The Black River Falls Public Library is located in Black River Falls, Wisconsin. It became the first free public library in Wisconsin in 1872.[1] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2007.[2]

Black River Falls Public Library
Location321 Main St.
Black River Falls, Wisconsin
Coordinates44°17′43″N 90°51′06″W / 44.29521°N 90.85165°W / 44.29521; -90.85165
Built1915
Architectural stylePrairie School
NRHP reference No.07001330
Added to NRHPDecember 27, 2007

History edit

 
1995 library

The building served as the city's library from 1915 until a new one was constructed in 1995.[3] It was a Carnegie library. The site now houses the Jackson County Historical Society Museum.

References edit

  1. ^ "Small Town Boasts Oldest Free Public Library in State". Archived from the original on February 9, 2013. Retrieved October 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "Black River Falls Public Library". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 23, 2012.
  3. ^ "History: Black River Falls Library (Historical Site)". Clark Co., WI Internet Library. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved February 23, 2012.