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Spokane’s Carnegie Library, main
branch, is historically significant for several reasons.
Built in 1904, it was the first true library structure in the
city, occupying an entire block at the east end of Browne’s Addition
donated by mining magnate Amasa B.
Campbell.
Famed philanthropist Andrew Carnegie funded construction of the
building and it has been included on the National Register of Historic
Places as part of a nomination for Carnegie Libraries in the State of
Washington. The library is
also a contributing building in the Riverside Avenue National Historic
District. The well-known
Spokane architectural firm of Preusse & Zittel designed the structure, after
winning a Spokane Society of Architects design competition judged by
Professor William Ware of Columbia University.
It is an excellent example of neo-classical styling, exhibiting
many unique features. After a long period of vacancy, Integrus
Architects of Spokane renovated the building in the 1990s to serve as
their offices.
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