Hennepin County Library
Franklin

1314 E. Franklin Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55404
United States

(612) 543-6925
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Franklin Library located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis opened in 1914, replacing the Phillips Library established in 1890. Franklin Library was one of the first four Carnegie-funded libraries built in Minneapolis and one of 13 libraries developed under nationally known library director Gratia Countryman, who was instrumental in expanding the city’s library system (1904 to 1936.) Franklin Library has received historic designation from the City of Minneapolis Heritage Preservation Commission and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

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