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The historic Carnegie Library in Galva, Illinois. On February 10, 1908, the city of Paxton was awarded a grant of eight thousand dollars by Andrew Carnegie for the construction of a public library. Designed by architect J. Beadle, this library opened its doors in July, 1910 and still operates as a public library today (2021).

The historic Carnegie Library in Peru, Illinois. On April 8th, 1910, the city of Peru was awarded a grant of fifteen thousand dollars by Andrew Carnegie for the construction of a public library. This library opened its doors on December 1st, 1911 and closed in 1986.

Exterior of the Stroughton Public Library building, built in 1905, on a sunny Fall morning.

The historic Carnegie Library in Paxton, Illinois. On January 13, 1903, the city of Sycamore was awarded a grant of twelve thousand dollars by Andrew Carnegie for the construction of a public library. Designed by architect Paul O. Moratz, this library opened its doors Thanksgiving Day, 1905 and still operates as a public library today (2021).

The historic Carnegie Library in Paxton, Illinois. On March 20, 1903, the city of Paxton was awarded a grant of ten thousand dollars by Andrew Carnegie for the construction of a public library. Designed by architect Paul O. Moratz, this library opened its doors around 1904 and still operates as a public library today (2021).

Exterior of the old Janesville Public Library building, built in 1901, on a sunny Fall morning.

Exterior of the historic Carnegie Library, built in 1903, on a Sunny Spring morning.

Exterior of the historic Carnegie Library, built in 1903, on a Sunny Spring morning.

Exterior of the historic Carnegie Library, built in 1911, in downtown Rochelle, Illinois, USA.

Exterior of the historic Hume-Carnegie Library, built in 1904, in downtown Mendota, Illinois.

Exterior of the historic Carnegie Library, built in 1908, on a Sunny Spring morning.

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