Built 1902 Opened 1902 | NRHP Reference # 76000806 Added to NRHP 21 November 1976 | |
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Location 926 Broad St.
Grinnell, Iowa Architectural style Romanesque Revival architecture Similar Christian Science Society, Merchants' National Bank, Poweshiek County Courthouse | ||
The stewart library makerspace
The Stewart Library is a historic building located in Grinnell, Iowa, United States. Joel Stewart was a farmer, banker, and state legislator who was known for his philanthropic activities. Included in these activities was the organization and construction of a public library for Grinnell. He planned for the structure, superintended the construction, and turned it over to the city free and clear. It was dedicated on May 9, 1902. The three-story, brick building follows the Romanesque Revival style, and contains 5,458.8 square feet (510 m2) of space. In 2009 the Grinnell Area Arts Council entered into an agreement with the city to rent the building once the new library building was completed. They took ownership of the building in July 2013 with the understanding that they would make the necessary infrastructure improvements. The meeting room on the top floor was converted into the Loft Theatre, and it opened in August 2014. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1976.