List of Carnegie libraries in North Dakota

The following list of Carnegie libraries in North Dakota provides detailed information on United States

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in North Dakota

North Dakota

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, where 8 public libraries were built from 8 grants (totaling $132,700) awarded by the Carnegie Corporation of New York

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from 1901 to 1916. In addition, academic libraries were built at 3 institutions (totaling $68,400).

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Public libraries

	Library	City or town	Grant amount	Location	Notes
1	Bismarck	Bismarck Bismarck, North Dakota Bismarck is the capital of the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Burleigh County. It is the second most populous city in North Dakota after Fargo. The city's population was 61,272 at the 2010 census, while its metropolitan population was 108,779...	$25,000	Thayer Ave. and 6th St. 46°48′27.74"N 100°47′1.6"W	Opened in July 1918, this library closed in 1963. It was eventually demolished in 1980.
2	Devils Lake	Devils Lake Devils Lake, North Dakota As of the 2000 Census, there were 7,222 people, 3,127 households, and 1,773 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 3,508 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 89.23% White, 0.22% African American, 7.84% Native American, 0.28%...	$12,500	623 4th Ave. 48°6′53"N 98°51′37"W	After opening January 21, 1910, this library operated until November 26, 2003, when a new facility opened. It now houses private businesses.
3	Dickinson	Dickinson Dickinson, North Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 16,010 people, 6,517 households, and 4,020 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,690.7 inhabitants per square mile . There were 7,033 housing units at an average density of 742.7 per square mile...	$12,500	139 3rd St., W. 46°52′54.984"N 102°47′13.632"W	Opening January 3, 1910, this library has undergone extensive additions and renovations but remains in the same building.
4	Fargo	Fargo Fargo, North Dakota Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...	$20,000	625 2nd Ave. N. 46°52′47.3"N 96°47′19.02"W	After opening on January 26, 1903, this library served Fargo until 1968. It was razed in 1970.
5	Grafton	Grafton Grafton, North Dakota -Education:The city of Grafton is served by the Grafton Public Schools system. The system includes Century Elementary School , Central Middle School , and Grafton High School .-Library:...	$10,000	49 W. 7th St. 48°25′3.75"N 97°24′44.92"W
6	Grand Forks	Grand Forks Grand Forks, North Dakota Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461...	$22,700
7	Minot	Minot Minot, North Dakota Minot is a city located in north central North Dakota in the United States. It is most widely known for the Air Force base located approximately 15 miles north of the city. With a population of 40,888 at the 2010 census, Minot is the fourth largest city in the state...	$15,000
8	Valley City	Valley City Valley City, North Dakota As of the census of 2000, there were 6,826 people, 2,996 households, and 1,668 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,062.5 per square mile . There were 3,250 housing units at an average density of 982.0 per square mile...	$15,000

Academic libraries

	Institution	Locality	Grant amount	Location	Notes
1	Fargo College	Fargo Fargo, North Dakota Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...	$20,000	Front St. and S. Broadway St. 46°52′27.71"N 96°47′16.71"W	The cornerstone for this library was ceremonially laid by former President President of the United States The President of the United States of America is the head of state and head of government of the United States. The president leads the executive branch of the federal government and is the commander-in-chief of the United States Armed Forces.... Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt Theodore "Teddy" Roosevelt was the 26th President of the United States . He is noted for his exuberant personality, range of interests and achievements, and his leadership of the Progressive Movement, as well as his "cowboy" persona and robust masculinity... on September 5, 1910. Fargo College was closed in 1922, however, and the library was razed in 1964.
2	North Dakota Agricultural College North Dakota State University North Dakota State University of Agriculture and Applied Sciences, more commonly known as North Dakota State University , is a public university in Fargo, North Dakota. NDSU has about 14,000 students and it is the largest university in North Dakota based on full time students and land size...	Fargo Fargo, North Dakota Fargo is the largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Cass County. In 2010, its population was 105,549, and it had an estimated metropolitan population of 208,777...	$18,400
3	University of North Dakota University of North Dakota The University of North Dakota is a public university in Grand Forks, North Dakota, USA. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883, six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota, UND is the oldest and largest university in the state and enrolls over 14,000 students. ...	Grand Forks Grand Forks, North Dakota Grand Forks is the third-largest city in the U.S. state of North Dakota and the county seat of Grand Forks County. According to the 2010 census, the city's population was 52,838, while that of the city and surrounding metropolitan area was 98,461...	$30,000

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