Pierre Bottineau Library

The 12,355-square-foot (1,147.8 m2) facility combines two historic buildings, the 1893 Wagon Shed and the 1913 Millwright Shop,[1] with an addition designed by RSP Architects.As Pierre Bottineau's capacity was legally set at only 40 occupants, a sign on the door would inform potential patrons that "The library is now full."[4] The Grain Belt location is six times the size of Pierre Bottineau's previous home and was proposed in 2000 by the Minneapolis Library Board.Pierre Bottineau's move to the Grain Belt building was supported by the Sheridan Neighborhood Association and the Minneapolis Community Development Agency, the latter of which sought a grant to refurbish a next-door fountain and park.[6] Budget woes caused the Minneapolis Public Library to temporarily close three different branches in part due to a loss of local government aid in early 2007.
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