It would be neat owning a former Carnegie Library! It was built in 1911. The former library is located Neligh, Nebraska. The house features original wood flooring, baseboards, double doors, tall ceilings, arched entryways, built-ins, picture rails, spacious kitchen and updated bathrooms. There is a fenced in area in the backyard and a detached garage. Four bedrooms, three bathrooms and 1,625 square feet. $395,000
Contact Keith White with White Realty and Appraisal: 402-929-0041
From the Zillow listing:
Own a piece of history: this unique property was once a Carnegie Library-one of just 1,689 built across the U.S., including 69 in Nebraska, between 1883 and 1929. From 2006 to 2008, it underwent a major transformation into a comfortable home, complete with updated plumbing, electricity, air conditioning, and a water softener. This one-owner residence maintains its historical character, featuring original oak floors, intricate woodwork, the library’s original check-out counter with brass foot rail, 14-foot ceilings, abundant large windows, and a fireplace. The impressive entryway welcomes you with over-height doors, leading into a striking foyer before flowing naturally into the inviting living room or kitchen. The main floor includes a foyer, a kitchen with plentiful solid-surface countertops, cherry Werkmeister cabinetry, a pot-filler by the stove, and a pantry; a living room with the original oak built-in shelving and fireplace; a powder room; and a main bedroom with an en suite bathroom. The garden-level basement features 9-foot ceilings, two walk-out entrances, an abundance of newer large windows, a foyer, second living area, three bedrooms, a full bath, and laundry room. The 9,216-square-foot corner lot is adorned by perennial plantings and has a fully fenced, private backyard. Additionally, at 108 W 5th Street, there is a spacious 31’x80′ (2,480 square foot) concrete block storage building with a new roof and two 10’x10′ overhead doors, plus a ceiling height of approximately 12 feet. House Garage Lot Size – 96’x96′, 9,216 square feet @32’x98′, 3,136 square feet Year Built – 1911 – Former Carnegie Library @1900 Main Floor – 1,625 square feet 31’x80′, 2,480 square feet Garden Level Basement – 1,625 square feet 4 Bedroom/2.5 Bathroom Brick Exterior 100% Warm/Cool Forced Air
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