Sidney Carnegie Library
Also known as Chamber of Commerce Building; NEHBS #CN09-017
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Sidney Carnegie Library
Sidney Carnegie Library, at 740 Illinois St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jul 3, 1991. It was among the first 2 of Sidney’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its education, at the local level. It describes its style as Tudor Revival, as it does for 13 other Nebraska listings. It was listed as part of Carnegie Libraries in Nebraska MPS; Carnegie Libraries in Nebraska MPS.
What it isCarnegie library in Sidney, Nebraska. 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 · 19 MB · National Archives↗1914 to today
- 1914Built
- 1991Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 35 years
Make it a walk: 4 landmarks in about 20 minutes
740 Illinois St., Sidney · about 0.7 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Sidney Carnegie Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Sidney Carnegie Library
Is Sidney Carnegie Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jul 3, 1991 (Register number 91000838).
Is Sidney Carnegie Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Nebraska has 15 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Sidney Carnegie 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 Sidney Carnegie Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 19 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 73919559 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.