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History: Sheridan Received Funds for Carnegie Library 122 Years Ago

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In April of 1905, Sheridan received funding from Andrew Carnegie to build a new, modern library. It was one of 16 libraries in the state of Wyoming to receive such funding. In this history column we will look at the steps Sheridan took to build their library, and brief look at Andrew Carnegie and his philanthropy. The Sheridan Post, April 15, 1904 –Site for Library – One Proposed on Loucks and Brooks St. is Considered an Ideal Location. Andrew Carnegie has volunteered to send the commissioners of Sheridan Count a draft for $12,500 with which to construct a free public library in the town of Sheridan. Under the state law the commissioners are required to provide for maintenance of public libraries donated to the county, and have passed resolutions signifying their intentions of complying with the law. Now it is up to the people to furnish the site for this Carnegie library. It is a chance to secure a free library which very few towns the size of Sheridan ever have.
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History: Sheridan Received Funds for Carnegie Library 122 Years Ago

In April of 1905, Sheridan received funding from Andrew Carnegie to build a new, modern library. It was one of 16 libraries in the state of Wyoming to receive such funding. In this history column we will look at the steps Sheridan took to build their library, and brief look at Andrew Carnegie and his philanthropy. The Sheridan Post, April 15, 1904 –Site for Library – One Proposed on Loucks and Brooks St. is Considered an Ideal Location. Andrew C…

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