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History

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"Since 1981 the Lorain Historical Society (formerly the Black River Historical Society) has been preserving the history of the City of Lorain for future generations."
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Carnegie Center Museum

Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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329 W. 10th St. Lorain, OH 44052
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(440) 245 - 2563
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Museum Gift Shop

Tuesday / Thursday / Saturday: 10:00am - 3:00pm
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Carnegie Center

National Register of Historic Places
August is a historic and memorable month for the “old Carnegie Library” (now named the “Carnegie Center”) located at 329 W.10th Street in Lorain. It was 120 years ago this month that the cornerstone was laid, marking the beginning of the construction of a beautiful library in the heart of a residential district and within walking distance to the downtown area. Fast forward to August 2013 when the Black River Historical Society (now known as the Lorain Historical Society) acquired the property from the Lorain Port Authority and began a Capital Campaign to raise money for its renovation. Today, in August 2023, a brief ten years later, the Carnegie Center has been recognized by the National Park Service on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Our Mission

"We engage members of the community and our visitors in our shared and diverse history through preservation, education, collaborations, and exciting programming for all ages, so that we learn from the past, develop civic pride, and transform the future."

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ecoming a Member

Twelve Month Membership

LifetimeMembership

Individual Lifetime Membership ... $1,000 per person; supports our Endowment Fund.
$35 per person
$30 per person
$55 includes 2 adults & 3 children
$15 per person
$125 per person; $90 tax deductible
$275 per person; $240 tax deductible
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If you want to learn more about us check out our recent articles in the Morning Journal, the Chronicle, and La Prensa Newspaper.
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The Morning Journal

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The Chronicle

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La Prensa Newspaper

The Metka Foundation

The Norton Family Foundation

Alyce J & Ann J Metka Charitable Foundation

Racial Equity Fund
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The Hispanic Fund

Lakeland
Community Foundation

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