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CARNEGIE LIBRARY

Carnegie Cultural Center

Ottawa, KS | Franklin County

One of the most beautiful Carnegie libraries in Kansas now functions as the Cultural Center. Dedicated in 1903, the library was designed by the renowned George Washburn. Inside, local and regional art is displayed. (NRHP)

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Architecture    Art    Arts Center    Carnegie Library    Library    NRHP

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