| Year(s) Listed: • 1999 |
| City/Town: • Pittsburg |
| Location Class: • Government |
| Built: 1912 | Year Saved: 1998 |
| Historic Designation: • National Register of Historic Places |
| Awards: • Honor Award |
| Contributor: Kansas Preservation Alliance |
The Pittsburg Public Library first opened its doors in January 1902 when the west wing of the city office building was used to house a small collection of books. The citizens of Pittsburg quickly realized the value of a public library and in 1907 the Library Board of Trustees began looking for ways to secure funds for a larger building.