Monroe Carnegie Library, Bloomington

Name: Monroe Carnegie Library
Address: Bloomington, United States

#39 among attractions in Bloomington

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Monroe Carnegie Library, also known as Old Monroe Carnegie Library, is a historic Carnegie library located at Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. It was built in 1917, and is a one-story, rectangular, Neoclassical style limestone building on a raised basement. The Monroe County History Center is a history museum the historic library building that was established as a Carnegie library. The museum is located on the site of Center School in the former Bloomington Public Library building. The library building is now home to the Monroe County Historical Society, their collection of artifacts, and their Genealogy Library. A historical marker is present at the site. The History Center is located at 202 East 6th Street. It is a tourist attraction. ()

Built: 1917 (108 years ago)Coordinates: 39°10'3"N, 86°31'54"W

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

Nearby attractions include: WonderLab, Memorial Stadium, Fountain Square Mall, Buskirk-Chumley Theater.

~1500 ftSW
Museum, Science museum
WonderLab, Bloomington
8 min walk • WonderLab Museum of Science, Health and Technology is an interactive science center located in the heart of Bloomington, Indiana. This hands-on museum is designed to provide educational experiences that stimulate curiosity and encourage exploration for visitors of all...
1 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Memorial Stadium, Bloomington
26 min walk • Memorial Stadium is a stadium in Bloomington, Indiana. It is primarily used for football, and has been the home of Indiana Hoosiers football since its opening in 1960. It is the tenth largest stadium in the Big Ten Conference, with a capacity of 52,626.
~850 ftSW
39°9'58"N • 86°32'3"W
Fountain Square Mall, Bloomington
5 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
~530 ftSW
Architecture, Theater, Historical place
Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington
3 min walk • The Buskirk-Chumley Theater, formerly the Indiana Theater, is a historic theater in Bloomington, Indiana. Originally built for vaudeville in 1922, it was also used for silent films and became a movie theater.
0.4 miE
Universities and schools
Indiana Memorial Union, Bloomington
12 min walk • The Indiana Memorial Union is a student union building at Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana United States. It is located at 900 E 7th Street, facing the Jordan River and the Dunn Meadow.
~1710 ftE
Observatories and planetariums
Kirkwood Observatory, Bloomington
9 min walk • Kirkwood Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Indiana University. It is located in Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
~620 ftW
Shopping, Department store
Wicks Building, Bloomington
3 min walk • The Wicks Building is a historic commercial building on Courthouse Square in downtown Bloomington, Indiana, United States.
~720 ftW
Tower
Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington
4 min walk • Monroe County Courthouse in Bloomington, Indiana is a Beaux Arts building built in 1908. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.
0.4 miS
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Wylie House, Bloomington
11 min walk • Wylie House is a historic structure built in 1835 and located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was home of Andrew Wylie, first president of Indiana University, until his death in 1851.
~1880 ftNE
Museum, History museum, Archaeological museum
Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology, Bloomington
10 min walk • The Glenn A. Black Laboratory of Archaeology is an archaeology research center and museum located in Bloomington, Indiana. It was dedicated in honor of Indiana's first professional archaeologist Glenn A. Black.
~1830 ftNE
39°10'12"N • 86°31'34"W
Mathers Museum of World Cultures, Bloomington
9 min walk • Museum, History museum, Art gallery

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monroe Carnegie Library?

Nearby attractions include Monroe County Public Library, Bloomington (2 min walk), Buskirk-Chumley Theater, Bloomington (3 min walk), Monroe County Courthouse, Bloomington (4 min walk), Courthouse Square Historic District, Bloomington (4 min walk).

How to get to Monroe Carnegie Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monroe Carnegie Library:

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4th and Washington bus terminal (4 min walk)
Bloomington Transit Center (6 min walk)