Carnegie Library, Muncie

Name: Carnegie Library
Address: Muncie, United States

#23 among attractions in Muncie

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The Carnegie Library is a historic Carnegie library located at Muncie, Indiana, United States. The building houses the Local History & Genealogy collection and an open computer lab. The facility also provides wireless access and a meeting room for local groups to reserve. It is one of four branches that make up the Muncie Public Library System. The building was made possible through a financial donation to the City of Muncie by Andrew Carnegie to expand their library system throughout the community. The foundation for Carnegie Library was built in 1902 and the building opened to the public in 1904. It has been in continuous use as a library since its opening. The building is located in downtown Muncie at the intersection of Jackson and Jefferson. ()

Built: 1903 (121 years ago)Coordinates: 40°11'33"N, 85°23'2"W

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Carnegie Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Minnetrista, Emens Auditorium, West Washington Street Bridge, Beech Grove Cemetery.

0.9 miN
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Minnetrista, Muncie
23 min walk • Minnetrista, is the home of the Ball Jar and a Gathering Place located in Muncie, Indiana with exhibits and programs that focus on nature, local history, gardens, and art.
1.3 miNW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Emens Auditorium, Muncie
35 min walk • The John R. Emens College-Community Auditorium, or Emens Auditorium as it is known on campus, is an auditorium on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana, United States.
0.4 miW
Bridge
West Washington Street Bridge, Muncie
12 min walk • The West Washington Street Bridge is a historic concrete arch bridge in Muncie, Indiana, United States. It spans the White River, connecting Washington Street and Meeks Avenue.
1.2 miW
Gothic Revival architecture, Cemetery
Beech Grove Cemetery, Muncie
30 min walk • Beech Grove Cemetery is a large historical cemetery and national historic district located at Muncie, Indiana. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1999.
~360 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
First Baptist Church, Muncie
2 min walk • First Baptist Church is a historic Baptist church located at 309 E. Adams Street in Muncie, Indiana. The Late Gothic Revival building was designed by Samuel Hannaford & Sons and constructed in 1928-1929 by Morrow & Morrow.
0.9 miN
Monuments and statues
Appeal to the Great Spirit statue, Muncie
22 min walk • Appeal to the Great Spirit is a 1908 equestrian statue by Cyrus Dallin, located in front of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. It portrays a Native American on horseback facing skyward, his arms spread wide in a spiritual request to the Great Spirit.
~850 ftNW
Museum, History museum, Greek Revival architecture
Moore–Youse–Maxon House, Muncie
5 min walk • The Moore–Youse–Maxon House, also known as the Moore–Youse Home Museum, is a historic home located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was built about 1860, and is a two-story, three bay, vernacular Greek Revival style frame dwelling. It features a rebuilt front porch with sawnwork and brackets. It has a two-story rear addition.
1.4 miNW
Library
Bracken Library, Muncie
36 min walk • The Alexander M. Bracken Library is the main library on the campus of Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana.
~940 ftNE
Gothic Revival architecture
Masonic Temple, Muncie
5 min walk • The Masonic Temple is a historic Masonic Lodge located in Muncie, Indiana. The building is now only used by the Cornerstone Center for the Arts.
~1440 ftW
Romanesque architecture
Judson Building, Muncie
7 min walk • Judson Building is a historic apartment building located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was built about 1900, and is a two-story, five bay by nine bay, Romanesque Revival style red brick building. It has a flat roof, segmental arch openings, and projecting angular bays.
~670 ftN
Romanesque architecture
J.C. Johnson House, Muncie
4 min walk • J. C. Johnson House is a historic home located at Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana. It was designed by the noted Fort Wayne architectural firm Grindle & Weatherhogg and built in 1897.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Carnegie Library?

Nearby attractions include First Baptist Church, Muncie (2 min walk), J.C. Johnson House, Muncie (4 min walk), F.D. Rose Building, Muncie (4 min walk), Moore–Youse–Maxon House, Muncie (5 min walk).

How to get to Carnegie Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Carnegie Library:

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MITS Station - Downtown • Lines: 1, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 (5 min walk)
MITS Terminal (5 min walk)