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Old Sherman Public Library

Sherman, Grayson County

Marker Text

A subscription library was established in Sherman in 1901 and housed in a rented room. In 1911, the city submitted a request to the Andrew Carnegie Foundation and received $20,000 for a library. This lot was purchased in 1912 for $2500 and plans were drawn for a structure of simplified beaux-arts styling by local architect John Tulloch (1860-1947). The building served as a library from 1915 until 1973. Of note are the three interior murals, completed in 1934. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1986

Marker Details

Address 301 S. Walnut
Location Description
Marker # 11538
Dedicated 1986
Size, Type Medallion & Plate
Code lumber topics
Latitude, Longitude 33.634511, -96.607339

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