The Edwin Tangen collection features over 1,400 images Exploring the past can be like time traveling through your own backyard– especially when you browse the collections at Carnegie Library for Local History. A recent article shed light on the Edwin Tangen Collection a huge compilation of what Boulder looked like 100 years ago.
En Español The Carnegie Library archive collects, preserves, and provides valuable historical resources, intended to be protected in perpetuity about the history of Boulder County with an emphasis on the city of Boulder. Their care and preservation for the use of present and future generations is the principal responsibility of the Carnegie Library for Local […]
Hours and Parking See the location page. Please note, on street parking is limited. Nearby options include a public parking lot at 11th and Spruce St., and the Spruce Parking Garage at 11th St. and Spruce St. Class or Group Visits A minimum of two weeks in advance of the date you would like to visit, please […]
COVID-19 numbers continue to spike again in Colorado and with the holidays around the corner, many are turning to boosters to protect themselves from the virus. It is also no surprise that many have looked at the past to see how we can get through this present pandemic by learning from when the 1918 Spanish […]
The Oral History Program The Carnegie Library for Local History began collecting oral histories in 1976. In the early 1980s, the program was led by Maria Rogers, a volunteer manager. After the death of Maria, her family worked with the Boulder Library Foundation (BLF) to endow the program and fund a coordinator position. With this […]
A whole new visual experience of Boulder’s past. The new website features a wide variety of high-quality photos and maps, that you can zoom in on to see stunning details, as well as a collection of oral history interviews on video and streaming audio. Check out staff favorite photos, new acquisitions, and help us identify […]
Carnegie Library for Local History is open by appointment only. Appointments can be scheduled online. Basic research and scanning services may be requested by email, [email protected] Carnegie Library for Local History The Carnegie Library for Local History archive collects and preserves our community’s memory for future generations of researchers. Very few public libraries have collections […]
We are always looking for volunteers! Volunteers make meaningful contributions to the operations of the library, help to expand and enhance library services, strengthen ties to the community and build public awareness of the diverse services provided by Carnegie Branch Library. On-going Opportunities Photograph scanner Collection arrangement Photocopying and clerical assistance Oral History interviewer Oral […]
Carnegie Library for Local History Research Policy and Fees Visiting the Carnegie Library is encouraged to make the most of your research. The images available in the online catalog are only a fraction of the resources available at Carnegie. The Carnegie staff will assist you with identifying and locating the available genealogical and archival resources. If […]
Our History In 1906 the library was built with $15,000 donated by steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie with the agreement from the city that $1,500 would be set aside each year to maintain the building and the collection. Because the people of Boulder referred to their town as the “Athens of the West,” architect Thomas McLaren […]