Layland Museum and Carnegie Library, Cleburne, Texas. (original) (raw)

Carnegie Library Architectural DetailPhoto courtesy Barclay Gibson, September 2010

Layland Museum
Hours - Mon.-Fri. 10AM-5PM
Sat. 9AM-1PM
Information - 817-645-0940

Carnegie Theatre and Players
On the second floor of the museum
Performances schedule - 817-645-2455

Carnegie Library Historical MarkerPhoto courtesy Barclay Gibson, September 2010

Historical Marker Text:

Carnegie Library Building

A Cleburne Public Library was begun in 1901 under the direction of the local women's club. In 1902 members of the organization met with New York industrialist and benefactor Andrew S. Carnegie to secure funds for a building. His gift was matched by local contributions and this structure was completed in 1905. Featuring details of the beaux arts and classical revival styles and a second floor theater, it housed the library until 1978.
Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981

An early postcard image of the library
Postcard courtesy texasoldphotos.com

Photo courtesy Scott Murdoch, 6-6-04

Forum:
Your page on Cleburne shows a photo of "A railroad car in downtown Cleburne" but does not show off the building in the background, which is the {drum roll, please} former Carnegie Library! I visited today, and have attached a photo of the library (now a museum). My photo is taken from the east, across the road, and the train caboose is out of sight on the left side of the Carnegie building. - Cheers, Scott Murdock, June 06, 2004