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Atlanta Public Library (Atlanta, Illinois)

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Atlanta's public library program began in 1873. When the city built its library building in 1908, it did so through community support rather than receiving a grant from the
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plan, an uncommon mixture of styles. The building's eight sides are all symmetrical except for the front, which is broken by a classical
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was added to the property in the 1970s. The Atlanta Museum formerly operated in the library's basement.
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and a round arched entrance. The library is topped by a red tile roof.
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Atlanta Public Library (Atlanta, Illinois) is located in Illinois
Atlanta Public Library (Atlanta, Illinois) is located in the United States
Atlanta, Illinois
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Atlanta, Illinois
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portico
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Carnegie Foundation
clock tower
National Register of Historic Places


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"National Register of Historic Places Inventory - Nomination Form: Atlanta Public Library"
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""Stroll Down 66" - A Walking Tour of Rt. 66 and Downtown Atlanta, Illinois"
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