Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library | |
 The Buckham Memorial Library from the north | |
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| Location | Central Ave. and Division St. Faribault, Minnesota |
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| Coordinates | 44°17′23.95″N 93°16′4.02″W / 44.2899861°N 93.2677833°W |
| Built | 1930 |
| Architect | Charles Buckham |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Rice County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003008 [1] |
| Added to NRHP | April 6, 1982 |
| Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library | |
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| Collection | |
| Size | 106,878 |
| Access and use | |
| Circulation | 245,961 |
| Population served | 18,615 |
| Other information | |
| Budget | $844,986 |
| Director | Delane James |
The Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library is a historic library in Faribault, Minnesota, United States.
History
The public library as a tax-supported institution in Faribault dates from 1897, when it was housed in the City Hall building. Mrs. Anna Buckham gave the Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library building to the City of Faribault in memory of her husband. The cornerstone was laid in September 1929, and dedication of the building took place on July 20, 1930.[1][2]
Architecture
The library's architecture has Greek themes; Buckham was an avid reader and scholar of Greek literature. A stained glass window made by Charles Jay Connick was emplaced in the building's tower. The second floor has a Greek mural painted by Alfred J. Hyslop depicts scenes from Athens, Sparta, Delphi, and Olympia.[2]
References
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 15, 2006.
- ^ a b Buckham Memorial Library, National Register Database Form, National Park Service.
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