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Library Attractions In Dubuque

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Dubuque is the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, United States, located along the Mississippi River. In 2017, the population of Dubuque was 57,637.This city lies at the junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin; a region locally known as the Tri-State Area. It serves as the main commercial, industrial, educational, and cultural center for the area. Geographically, it is part of the Driftless Area, a portion of North America that escaped all three phases of the Wisconsinian Glaciation. It is one of the few cities in Iowa with bluffs, and a tourist destination featuring the city's unique architecture and river location. It is home to five institutions...
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Library Attractions In Dubuque

  • 1. Carnegie-Stout Public Library Dubuque
    The Carnegie-Stout Public Library is located in Dubuque, Iowa, United States. The public library had its beginnings with the Young Men's Literary Association, established in 1859, and their book collection was the basis for the library's collection. The books were housed in a variety of buildings over the years. The community applied for a grant from Andrew Carnegie who on January 12, 1901 contributed $71,500 to build the library building. Local businessman Frank D. Stout donated the property, which was worth $20,000, in honor of his father Henry L. Stout. The two-story Bedford stone and brick building was designed by Chicago architects W. G. Williamson and John Spencer. It is considered one of the finest examples of the Classical tradition of Beaux-Arts architecture in Iowa. The main faca...
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