Kewanee Public Library
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Kewanee Public Library
Kewanee Public Library, at 102 S Tremont, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 31, 2006. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Classical Revival, as it does for 157 other Illinois listings. It was listed as part of Illinois Carnegie Libraries MPS.
What it isNational Register of Historic Places listings in Kewanee, Illinois. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 45 MB · National Archives↗1908 to today
- 1908Built, designed by Patton & Miller
- 2006Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 20 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
102 S Tremont, Kewanee · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Kewanee Public LibraryStart here
- 2
Kewanee HotelClassical Revival · 0.1 mi on
Classical Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Classical Revival.
Memories of Kewanee Public Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Kewanee Public Library
Is Kewanee Public Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on May 31, 2006 (Register number 06000447).
Is Kewanee Public Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bishop Hill Historic District, 10.5 miles away.
Can you visit Kewanee Public Library?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Kewanee Public Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 45 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 28891164 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.