Historic Libraries

8 attractions

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Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

Albion Public Library

Albion, Illinois

The Albion Public Library is the oldest public library in Illinois. Established in 1819, this…

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Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Brumback Library

Van Wert, Ohio

The Brumback Library was built with funds bequeathed to Van Wert County residents by John…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Cairo Public Library

Cairo, Illinois

The Cairo Public Library is a museum quality working library of Queen Anne architecture on…

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Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

Carnegie Library

Las Vegas, New Mexico

Built in 1903, still functions as library.

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Collins Library

Baldwin City, Kansas

Collins Library is the Baker University Library but also houses the Methodist Historical Library and…

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Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Galena Public Library and Historic Collection

Galena, Illinois

The Galena Public Library was endowed by the Felt Family and built in 1907 in…

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Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Historic Public Library

Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Oldest public building in Phillips County; first public library in Arkansas.

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Pause when it feels right.

Some stops aren't on the map, but they're worth taking.

Pea River Historical Society Library and Gift Shop

Enterprise, Alabama

Downtown society library of historical and genealogical items, gift shop.

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