Shooting the Spirit Lake Carnegie Library

Originally, this structure housed the library funded in part by Andrew Carnegie. The general appearance (and name in stone above the door) are pretty typical of many of the libraries built in Iowa in the early 1900s; the stairs up to the door that often opens onto a landing with one staircase up flanked by two staircases down. Just to the left of the entryway you can see the plague indicating that the structure is listed on the register of historic places assuring that attempts will be made to retain this appearance.

The community library has moved on to a new building. Currently, this building houses business offices.