Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library
| Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library | |
|---|---|
Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library, front view | |
| Alternative names | Simmons Neighborhood Library |
| Etymology | Gilbert Maurice Simmons |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Library |
| Address | 711 59th Place |
| Town or city | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Country | United States |
| Current tenants | Kenosha Public Library |
| Construction started | 1899 |
| Completed | 1900 |
| Opening | July 1900 |
| Inaugurated | May 1900 |
| Cost | $150,000 |
| Owner | City of Kenosha |
| Height | |
| Top floor | 3 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Floor area | 9,045 sqft |
| Lifts/elevators | 0 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Daniel Burnham |
| Developer | Ossian Cole Simonds |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 14 |
| Public transit access | Metra : Kenosha station, line Union Pacific / North Line Kenosha Area Transit, routes 2 and 4 |
| Website | |
| https://www.mykpl.info/simmons | |
Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library | |
| Location | 711 59th Pl., Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42°34′50″N 87°49′10″W / 42.58056°N 87.81944°W |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Part of | Library Park Historic District (ID88002657) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000093 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 17, 1974 |
| Designated WHSL | January 1, 1989. |
The Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, and is a location of the Kenosha Public Library (KPL), which is part of the Kenosha County Library System (KCLS) The Simmons Memorial Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and was the first formal location for KPL.