page_title: Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library
section_title: History of the building
hierarchical_section_title: Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library / History of the building
caption_attribution_description: 日本語: 大阪市の中之島図書館。原典は『明治大正昭和の大阪写真集 3』（1909年-1910年）。大阪市立中央図書館蔵（大阪市立図書館デジタルアーカイブ）。
context_page_description: Osaka Prefectural Nakanoshima Library is a major library in the Nakanoshima section of Osaka, Osaka Prefecture, Japan.
  It was established in 1904; and is today one of two libraries which are supported by the Osaka Prefectural government.
context_section_description: The Neo-baroque style is enhanced with four massive columns which stand at the building's front entrance.  The building's stone walls harmonize with the other structures build on the island in the same period.  The library's copper roof dome is a distinctive feature.
  Initial construction was completed in 1904; and additional construction work in 1922 created an exterior appearance which remains to this day.  The main building and both wings were designated as important cultural assets in 1974. It continues to function as a public library.
  The library is located in the vicinity of  Nakanoshima Park.
caption: Nakanoshima Library, 1909
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