Details for Old Sherman Public Library
Historical Marker — Atlas Number 5181011538
Data
Marker Number | 11538 |
Atlas Number | 5181011538 |
Marker Title | Old Sherman Public Library |
Index Entry | Sherman Public Library, Old |
Address | 301 S. Walnut |
City | Sherman |
County | Grayson |
UTM Zone | 14 |
UTM Easting | 721924 |
UTM Northing | 3724200 |
Subject Codes | lumber topics |
Marker Year | 1986 |
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark | Yes |
Marker Location | |
Private Property | No |
Marker Condition | In Situ |
Marker Size | Medallion & Plate |
Marker Text | A subscription library was established in Sherman in 1901 and housed in a rented room. In 1911, the city submitted a request to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and received $20,000 for a library. This lot was purchased in 1912 for $2500 and plans were drawn for a structure of simplified beaux-arts styling by local architect John Tulloch (1860-1947). The building served as a library from 1915 until 1973. Of note are the three interior murals, completed in 1934. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986 |