The Carnegie Library is an historical building in Muncie, Indiana that houses the local history and genealogy department of the Muncie Library Systems. 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. Located in downtown Muncie at the intersection of Jackson and Jefferson, the building houses the main branch of the Muncie Public Library System.
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Carnegie Library was dedicated on January 1, 1904. The library was built after a donation of $55,000 was given to the City of Muncie by Andrew Carnegie, with the goal to assist them in expanding their library system throughout the community. The library was one of the first structures in Indiana built from the funding of Andrew Carnegie, who was a major philanthropist, who supported library systems throughout the world. The plot of land where the building is located was a gift from local businessman George Spilker. As of 2011[update], the library continues to house the local history and genealogy department of the Muncie Library System.[1]
The design and building of the library was conducted by the architectural firm of Wing and Mahurin of Fort Wayne, Indiana. The exterior structure is made of Indiana Limestone and modeled after Greek and classical architectural forms. The exterior of the building remains in its original state. The neoclassical architectural style includes a Romanesque dome located on the roof, in the central part of the library.[2]