National Register of Historic Places
Thomas, George C., Memorial Library
Thomas, George C., Memorial Library is a historic place in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001542.
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Thomas, George C., Memorial Library
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What is Thomas, George C., Memorial Library?
The George C. Thomas Memorial Library, also known as the North Star Borough Library, is a historic former library building at 901 1st Avenue in Fairbanks, Alaska. Built in 1909 with funding from philanthropist George C. Thomas, this log building served Fairbanks as its public library until 1977, when the Noel Wien Public Library was opened. This building was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1978 as the site of a key conference in 1915 between Alaska Native leaders and federal government representatives, at which the Native leaders pressed a number of issues, including the long-running matter of native land claims, which would not be resolved until the 1971 Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act.
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Listing details
- Name
- Thomas, George C., Memorial Library
- City
- Fairbanks
- County
- Fairbanks North Star County
- State
- Alaska
- Listed on the National Register
- February 23, 1972
- NRIS reference number
- 72001542
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 64.84962, -147.73105
When was Thomas, George C., Memorial Library listed on the National Register?
Thomas, George C., Memorial Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on February 23, 1972.
Where is Thomas, George C., Memorial Library located?
Thomas, George C., Memorial Library is located in Fairbanks, Fairbanks North Star County, Alaska at approximately 64.84962, -147.73105. See the map above.
Is Thomas, George C., Memorial Library a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Thomas, George C., Memorial Library is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.
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