Shown first is a 1905 view of the Carnegie Public Library at 300 E. Ludington St. in Iron Mountain.

Iron Mountain’s Carnegie Public Library first opened its doors April 15, 1902.

L.E. Amidon, superintendent of schools, contacted Andrew Carnegie by letter in March 1901, requesting funds to erect a public library. Carnegie agreed to provide $17,500.

Architect James E. Clancy designed the building, specifying Bedford stone for its exterior, and the edifice was constructed by local contractor William H. Sweet.

The current view of the Carnegie Public Library property, now owned by Eden Properties. (Terri Castelaz/Daily News photo)

In addition to the library space, offices for the Iron Mountain School Board of Education and the superintendent were provided.

The Menominee Range Historical Foundation acquired the building on July 6, 1971, and opened its museum three years later, on July 8, 1974. After the museum closed, Iron Mountain Public Schools decided to place the Carnegie Library building up for sale in 2022.

This building is on the Michigan State Register of Historic Sites.

The second photo is the current view of the property purchased by Eden Properties.