| Marker Number |
732 |
| Atlas Number |
5399000732 |
| Marker Title |
Carnegie Library Building |
| Index Entry |
Carnegie Library Building |
| Address |
204 8th St. |
| City |
Ballinger |
| County |
Runnels |
| UTM Zone |
14 |
| UTM Easting |
409999 |
| UTM Northing |
3512003 |
| Subject Codes |
cemetery; buildings; libraries |
| Marker Year |
1977 |
| Recorded Texas Historic Landmark |
Yes |
| Marker Location |
204 8th Street, Ballinger |
| Private Property |
No |
| Marker Condition |
In Situ |
| Marker Size |
Medallion & Plate |
| Marker Text |
This native limestone library was built in 1909-11 with funds from New York industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Local banker Jo Wilmeth donated the land and the Rev. J. D. Leslie, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, served as the supervising architect. The building's auditorium and club rooms were used for a variety of civic and cultural events, school social activities and temporary worship services of several local churches. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1962 |
