CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER

TYLER, TX

Smith County Courthouse (Tyler, Texas) Historic 1955 Smith County Courthouse in Tyler, Texas. The mid-century Modern style building consists of a large six-story central block flanked by two-story blocks. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 as a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Smith County Courthouse (Tyler, Texas) Credit: cmh2315fl

The Carnegie History Center is a museum located in Tyler, Texas that is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of Smith County and the surrounding East Texas region. The center is housed in a historic building that was built in 1904 as a Carnegie Library, one of the many libraries constructed across the United States with funding from philanthropist Andrew Carnegie.

Visitors to the Carnegie History Center can explore exhibits that cover a range of topics, including the early settlement of the area, the role of agriculture in local history, and the impact of World War II on East Texas. The museum also features a research center that allows visitors to access historical documents, photographs, and other materials related to the region's past.

In addition to its exhibits and research facilities, the Carnegie History Center offers educational programming and community events throughout the year, including lectures, workshops, and guided tours. The center is open to visitors of all ages and is a popular destination for school groups, history buffs, and anyone interested in learning more about the rich cultural heritage of East Texas.

CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in TYLER TX. US MID #8404801844

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Mount Plains (Colorado, Kansas, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas, Wyoming). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 78,320 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

Smith County Courthouse (Tyler, Texas) Historic 1955 Smith County Courthouse in Tyler, Texas. The mid-century Modern style building consists of a large six-story central block flanked by two-story blocks. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 as a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Smith County Courthouse (Tyler, Texas) Historic 1955 Smith County Courthouse in Tyler, Texas. The mid-century Modern style building consists of a large six-story central block flanked by two-story blocks. The courthouse was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002 as a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Tyler City Hall (Tyler, Texas) Historic Tyler City Hall in Smith County, Texas. The Art Deco style building was constructed 1938-39 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Tyler City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 (NRHP No. 07000129). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Tyler City Hall (Tyler, Texas) Historic Tyler City Hall in Smith County, Texas. The Art Deco style building was constructed 1938-39 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Tyler City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 (NRHP No. 07000129). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Tyler City Hall (Tyler, Texas) Historic Tyler City Hall in Smith County, Texas. The Art Deco style building was constructed 1938-39 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Tyler City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 (NRHP No. 07000129). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Tyler City Hall (Tyler, Texas) Historic Tyler City Hall in Smith County, Texas. The Art Deco style building was constructed 1938-39 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Tyler City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 (NRHP No. 07000129). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Tyler City Hall (Tyler, Texas) Historic Tyler City Hall in Smith County, Texas. The Art Deco style building was constructed 1938-39 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Tyler City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 (NRHP No. 07000129). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Old U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (Tyler, Texas) Historic 1932 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in downtown Lubbock, Texas. The streamlined Classical Revival style buildings was constructed 1933-34. The post office moved out in the 1970s and the building was renamed the William M. Steger Federal Building and United States Courthouse in 2006 (for Judge William Merritt Steger). The Tyler U.S. Post Office and Federal Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01000433). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Old U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (Tyler, Texas) Historic 1932 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in downtown Lubbock, Texas. The streamlined Classical Revival style buildings was constructed 1933-34. The post office moved out in the 1970s and the building was renamed the William M. Steger Federal Building and United States Courthouse in 2006 (for Judge William Merritt Steger). The Tyler U.S. Post Office and Federal Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01000433). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Old U.S. Post Office and Courthouse (Tyler, Texas) Historic 1932 U.S. Post Office and Courthouse in downtown Lubbock, Texas. The streamlined Classical Revival style buildings was constructed 1933-34. The post office moved out in the 1970s and the building was renamed the William M. Steger Federal Building and United States Courthouse in 2006 (for Judge William Merritt Steger). The Tyler U.S. Post Office and Federal Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2001 (NRHP No. 01000433). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Old Tyler Carnegie Library (Tyler, Texas) Historic 1904 Tyler Public Library in Smith County, Texas. The City of Tyler received a $15,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation in 1902 construct a library. The Smith County Historical Society has been located in the Italian Rennaisance style building since a new library was built in 1979. The Tyler Carnegie Library was designated as a Recorded Texas Historic Landmark in 2010 and as a State Antiquities Landmark in 1981. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 (NRHP No. 79003007). The building is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).
Tyler City Hall (Tyler, Texas) Historic Tyler City Hall in Smith County, Texas. The Art Deco style building was constructed 1938-39 as a New Deal Federal Emergency Administration of Public Works funded project (also known as the Public Works Administration (PWA)). The Tyler City Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007 (NRHP No. 07000129). It is also a contributing resource to the Tyler Downtown Historic District (NRHP No. 100008283).

Contact CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER

SMITH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
125 S COLLEGE AVE
TYLER
TX
75702-7216

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CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER Information

MID # 8404801844
Name SMITH COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Alternate Name CARNEGIE HISTORY CENTER
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Mount Plains
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 756037589
NTEECC A82
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 78,320
REVENUE 78,320
LAT/LONG 32.35025, -95.301989
CODES FIPS State Code: 48
FIPS County Code: 423
US Census Tract: 000500
US Census Block: 2075