Old Library Building
Also known as Carnegie Library
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About Old Library Building
Old Library Building, at 200 E. 8th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 14, 1973. It was among the first 3 of Chattanooga’s 89 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Hunt, Reuben H., Buildings in Hamilton County TR (AD); Hunt, Reuben H., Buildings in Hamilton County TR. 24 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isCarnegie library in Chattanooga, Tennesse, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
1904 to today
- 1904Built, designed by R. H. Hunt
- 1973Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 53 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 5 minutes
200 E. 8th St., Chattanooga · about 0.2 miles on foot, as the crow flies
35 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
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Memories of Old Library Building
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Questions about Old Library Building
Is Old Library Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 14, 1973 (Register number 73001776).
Is Old Library Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Tennessee has 29 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John Ross House, 5.1 miles away.
Can you visit Old Library Building?
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.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.