Click above images to enlarge Carnegie Library 125 Macomb Street, Mt. Clemens - Macomb County Other Names Art Center Property Type library Historic Use EDUCATION/library Current Use RECREATION AND CULTURE Style Classical Revival Architect/Builder Theodore VanDamme Significant Person Andrew Carnegie Narrative Description This small four room library was financed by a grant from Andrew Carnegie. Although the building would have been adequate for a town the size of Mount Clemens, it was too small from the beginning because of the large numbers of tourists who used the building on their visits to the spas in the community. It is an exceptionally well detailed, Neo-Classical building that has been converted to a busy Art Center without compromising the building's integrity. It is prominently sited in the city and continues to be a vital part of the cultural life of the community. Marker Name Carnegie Library Marker Text CARNEGIE LIBRARY Mount Clemens Carnegie building was erected in 1904 and was the first Carnegie Library built in Macomb County. It is one out of 1,681 such libraries across the United States financed by Andrew Carnegie, the industrialist and philanthropist. The columns, stairs, and large windows of this Neo-Classical design make the structure one of the distinguished public edifices in this vicinity. This site is part of the original land granted in 1811, private claim number 141, to Christian Clemens, founder of Mount Clemens. Initially used as a public library, this facility has an outstanding local history and genealogy collection. In 1969 the Carnegie building became the Art Center, a community-based non-profit organization which fosters the visual arts through exhibits, classes, and tours in the area. Period of Significance 1901-1930 Significant Date(s) 1904 Registry Type(s) 10/17/1978 Marker erected 01/19/1978 State Register listed Site ID# P24057