The Carnegie library was built in 1917-18 for $18,000. Half of the money was funded by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. The Ladies Saturday Club helped raise the remaining contributions.
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The Chamber of Commerce, the original railway depot station, was completely remodeled with a lot of hard work, dedication, and voluntarism from local citizens. Included in the building is the office of the Chamber as well as an information area, a community room, and the Historical Museum.
Aurora, MO MuseumsThe Bank of Aurora was organized in 1887. It was robbed in the 1930
Aurora, MO ArchitectureThe Carnegie library was built in 1917-18 for $18,000
Aurora, MO Carnegie LibrariesThe drive-in theatre is one of the few remaining in the area and families from Joplin and Springfield as well as farther away drive to Aurora to see movies here. It'
Aurora, MO Theatres