This is a photograph of the Mount Ayr Public Library. The library was built in 1916 with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation. The contract for construction was given to Young & Woodward of Creston, Iowa, and work began in August 1916. A dedication for the library was held on January 1, 1917. The library is still open to this day. Content can be used with the following standards: 3rd grade SS 3.28 Cultural Contributions in a lesson on the establishment and expansion of Iowan towns. For any use other than instructional resources, please check with the organization that owns this item regarding copyright restrictions.
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