Central Library (Indianapolis)
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Central Library is the main branch of the Indianapolis Public Library in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. The building was designed by Philadelphia-based architect Paul Philippe Cret (with Zantzinger, Borie and Medary).[2] The original Central Library building was constructed in Greek Doric style architecture, faced with Indiana limestone on a Vermont marble base. Central Library opened to the public on October 8, 1917.[3] The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Central Library (Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library) on August 28, 1975.
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Central Library | |
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General information | |
Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
Address | 40 E. St. Clair St. |
Country | U.S. |
Coordinates | 39°46′42″N 86°9′24″W |
Opened | October 8, 1917; 106 years ago (1917-10-08) |
Renovated | 1975, 2007 |
Owner | Indianapolis Public Library |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 6 |
Floor area | 293,000 square feet (27,200 m2) |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Paul Philippe Cret |
Architecture firm | Zantzinger, Borie & Medary |
Renovating team | |
Architect(s) | Woollen, Molzan and Partners |
Other information | |
Parking | 397 spaces |
Public transit access | 39 Indiana Pacers Bikeshare |
Website | |
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Central Library (Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library) | |
Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
NRHP reference No. | 75000045[1] |
Added to NRHP | August 28, 1975 |
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It is the third-oldest library in Indianapolis still used for its original purpose, preceded by the East Washington (1911) and Spades Park branches (1912).