| Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library | |
|---|---|
 Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library, front view | |
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| Alternative names | Simmons Neighborhood Library |
| Etymology | Gilbert Maurice Simmons |
| General information | |
| Status | Completed |
| Type | Library |
| Address | 711 59th Place |
| Town or city | Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Country | United States |
| Current tenants | Kenosha Public Library |
| Construction started | 1899 |
| Completed | 1900 |
| Opening | July 1900 |
| Inaugurated | May 1900 |
| Cost | $150,000 |
| Owner | City of Kenosha |
| Height | |
| Top floor | 3 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 3 |
| Floor area | 9,045 sqft |
| Lifts/elevators | 0 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Daniel Burnham |
| Developer | Ossian Cole Simonds |
| Other information | |
| Parking | 14 |
| Public transit access | Metra : Kenosha station, line Union Pacific / North Line Kenosha Area Transit, routes 2 and 4 |
| Website | |
| https://www.mykpl.info/simmons | |
Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library | |
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| Location | 711 59th Pl., Kenosha, Wisconsin |
| Coordinates | 42°34′50″N 87°49′10″W / 42.58056°N 87.81944°W |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| Part of | Library Park Historic District (ID88002657) |
| NRHP reference No. | 74000093[1] |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | December 17, 1974 |
| Designated WHSL | January 1, 1989. |
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The Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library is located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States, and is a location of the Kenosha Public Library (KPL). KPL consists of 4 locations, an Outreach department, and is a member of both the Kenosha County Library System (KCLS)[2] and the SHARE Consortium.[3] The Simmons Memorial Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1974, and was the first formal location for KPL.[4][5] KPL was named the Power of Libraries Award Winner in 2018,[6] Wisconsin Library Association's 2020 Library of the Year,[7][8] and a finalist for the National Medal for Museum and Library Service in 2021.[9]
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ "Kenosha County Library System". mykcls.info. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "SHARE Consortium". lakeshores.lib.wi.us. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library". Landmark Hunter.com. Retrieved February 25, 2012.
- ^ "Gilbert M. Simmons Memorial Library". Wisconsin Historic Society. January 2012. Retrieved June 30, 2018.
- ^ "Power of Libraries". SirsiDynix. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "Kenosha Public Library honored as Library of the Year". Kenosha News. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "2020 Awards Announcements". Wisconsin Library Association. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
- ^ "KPL selected as finalist for National Medal for Museum and Library Science". Kenosha.com. Retrieved July 25, 2021.
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