El Paso Public Library

El Paso Public Library

El Paso Public Library

El Paso Public Library- Main Library

Original Carnegie Library building, built in 1904, expanded in 1921, demolished in 1958. Located in Buckler (now Cleveland) Square, downtown.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: El Paso Public Library Southwest Collection

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05 May 2023 by Jaime Anchondo

Are you kidding me this is is the type of stuff that will not only encourage our customs and traditions but also bring more out of towners to recognize our beautiful city

21 June 2022 by Tristan Jaramillo

I wish El Paso stopped demolishing its history. This would have been amazing to visit.

21 March 2020 by Eva Ross

Miss Elizabeth Kelly began career in this library.

El Paso Public Library-Main Library

Main Library, constructed 1954, replaced original Carnegie building, which was demolished in 1958. This building was hailed as a perfect example of the "Southwest-style" of architecture.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: El Paso Public Library Southwest Collection

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05 April 2020 by Eva

Building Faces Oregon Street. Some parts were designed to serve citizens as Civil Defense shelter.

El Paso Public Library-Main Library

2006 addition to Main Library, part of the 2000 Quality of Life bond.

Area: Central / Downtown

Source: El Paso Public Library Southwest Collection

Uploaded by: El Paso Public Library

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16 September 2021 by Eva K Ross

2021 renovations described , Vic Kolenc, "Mexican American Cultural Center set for construction, "El Paso Times, 16, Sept, 2021 p. 1A.

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