Central Library (Indianapolis)
| Central Library | |
|---|---|
Central Library in 2012 | |
| General information | |
| Location | Indianapolis, Indiana |
| Address | 40 E. St. Clair St. |
| Country | U.S. |
| Coordinates | 39°46′42″N 86°9′24″W / 39.77833°N 86.15667°W |
| Opened | October 8, 1917 |
| Renovated | 1975, 2007 |
| Owner | Indianapolis Public Library |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 6 |
| Floor area | 293,000 square feet (27,200 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Paul Philippe Cret |
| Architecture firm | Zantzinger, Borie & Medary |
| Renovating team | |
| Architect(s) | Woollen, Molzan and Partners |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 397 spaces |
| Public transit access | 39 Indiana Pacers Bikeshare |
| Website | |
| www | |
Central Library (Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library) | |
| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| NRHP reference No. | 75000045 |
| Added to NRHP | August 28, 1975 |
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Central Library is the main branch of the Indianapolis Public Library in Indianapolis, Indiana, United States. Central Library opened to the public on October 8, 1917. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places as Central Library (Indianapolis–Marion County Public Library) on August 28, 1975.
The original building was designed by Philadelphia-based architect Paul Philippe Cret (with Zantzinger, Borie and Medary). It was constructed in Greek Doric style architecture, faced with Indiana limestone on a Vermont marble base. A modern glass and steel addition was completed in 2007. It is the third-oldest library in Indianapolis still used for its original purpose, preceded by the East Washington (1911) and Spades Park branches (1912).