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The project has been completed.
Updated August 15, 2009
One of the most historically significant structures in downtown Newnan is the Carnegie Library building, which was built in 1904. The building served as a library until 1987 when a new facility was constructed on Hospital Road. An effort is currently underway to restore the structure and bring back library type services to the downtown area. The plans show the bottom floor of the building being used for library purposes and the second floor serving as meeting space. The renovation project is scheduled to be completed in the late summer of 2009.
A week long celebration took place the week of September 15, 2009 by The Carnegie Foundation in conjuction with the City.
The Mayor and City Council are working toward the rehabilitation of the historic Carnegie Library building. Phase I of the project, which is complete, involved maintenance related to the exterior of the building. In this phase is the cleaning of the bricks in order for it to be complete.
One of the most historically significant structures in downtown Newnan is the Carnegie Library building, which was built in 1904. The building served as a library until 1987 when a new facility was constructed on Hospital Road. An effort is currently underway to restore the structure and bring back library type services to the downtown area. The plans show the bottom floor of the building being used for library purposes and the second floor serving as meeting space. The renovation project is scheduled to be completed in the late summer of 2009.
Phase II concentrates on the interior of the building. The first floor of the structure will be designed as a reading room with library type services. The second floor will contain a gallery and meeting space. Construction plans for this portion of the project are currently being developed by the City’s architectural firm. It is anticipated that the interior renovations will go to bid in mid July.
Proposed materials and services include popular magazines and newspapers, computer workstations, Wi-Fi accesss, gallery, display cases, meeting rooms with warming kitchen, reference books and adult and children’s programs.
The iconic sign 'Newnan City of Homes' gets a facelift. It was removed back in October and now after only a month is back in all its glory and original splendor. Premier Architectural Concepts of Cumming restored the sign for $15,900. Premier has worked on signage for The Varsity, Turner Field, the CNN Center and Gwinnett Place Mall.
City of Homes Sign - Now
City of Homes Sign - Before
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