Ada Public Library
The Ada Public Library (also known as Ada Arts and Heritage Center ) is a historic former library building in Ada in Pontotoc County , in the US state of Oklahoma . The building is on South Rennie Avenue at number 400.
The library was founded on January 5, 1936 and was located in a room in Old City Hall until the current building was completed in 1939 . In 1981 the library moved to a new building, the old building now houses the Ada Arts and Heritage Center Museum . The architecture of the building is based on the Colonial Revival design. The foundation is made of concrete , the walls are made of brick , and the roof is laid with ceramic tiles . Other building materials include metal and stone.
The architect was Albert S. Ross, the contract was awarded to the Chapman Construction Company .
The Ada Public Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 13, 1989 under number 89001950 .
Web links
- The website Ada Public Library (English)
- Website of the Museum Ada Arts and Heritage Center (English)
Individual evidence
- ↑ nps.gov
- ^ Ada Public Library - Our History
- ^ National Register of Historical Places - OKLAHOMA (OK), Pontotoc County
- ↑ Ada Arts and Heritage Center ( Memento of the original from August 22, 2016 in the Internet Archive ) Info: The archive link was automatically inserted and has not yet been checked. Please check the original and archive link according to the instructions and then remove this notice.
Coordinates: 34 ° 46 ′ 16.1 " N , 96 ° 40 ′ 36.6" W.