Kendall Young Public Library
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The Kendall Young Library is located in Webster City, Iowa, United States. The library was established in 1896 from an endowment left by Kendall Young.[2] The historic building was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Patton & Miller. The library is an elaborate Beaux-Arts style building.[3] The main facade is largely composed of rusticated masonry. The columns of the portico are of the Ionic order. The delivery room on the interior features a stained glass dome. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.[1]
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Location | 1201 Willson Ave. Webster City, Iowa, United States |
Type | Free |
Established | 1896 |
Architect(s) | Patton & Miller ![]() |
Access and use | |
Access requirements | Resident of Webster City |
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Website | Website |
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Coordinates | 42°27′55″N 93°49′11″W |
Area | less than one acre |
Built | 1916 |
Architect | Patton & Miller |
Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
MPS | Public Library Buildings in Iowa TR |
NRHP reference No. | 83000361[1] |
Added to NRHP | May 23, 1983 |
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