Kilgore Memorial Library


Kilgore Memorial Library is a public library in York, Nebraska, United States. The library was established in 1986 following four years of development. The library replaced the former York Public Library, which was built from 1901 to 1902 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in December 1990.

History


York Public Library

York Public Library was originally announced in 1901 following a donation from Lyndia Woods, allowing for the creation of the library. The library opened in December 1902. Following the opening of Kilgore Memorial Library in 1986, the library closed and was converted into office space. The library was later added to the National Register of Historic Places on December 4, 1990.

Kilgore Memorial Library

Kilgore Memorial Library was announced in 1982, following the death of its namesake, Dr. William S. Kilgore. Kilgore was a former physician who left $1 million for the library's construction. Following four years of development, Kilgore Memorial Library officially opened on September 14, 1986.

Architecture

The original York Public Library was designed in the Romanesque Revival style by architect Morrison H. Vail.