Carnegie Public Library (Rocky Ford Historical Museum)
Otero County
The 1908 building reflects the nationwide public library movement sponsored by steel manufacturer and philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie.
Carnegie Public Library (Rocky Ford Historical Museum) (1997 photograph.)
The building is an interesting combination of locally-produced ornamental concrete block (also called "artificial stone") and brick, and represents the initial appearance of Neo-Classical architecture in Rocky Ford. Architect Walter Dubree designed the building.