Great care was taken to preserve the unique character of the Carnegie Library Building’s interior and honor the original design work of Louise Caldwell-Murdock. Diligent research helped ensure the historical accuracy of the renovation. Important aspects of the interior work include:
- Hand-fabricated chandeliers and wall sconces based on rare vintage photos
- A custom run of hexagonal and mosaic tiles manufactured to replicate the original flooring
- Tender restoration of the original quarter-sawn oak bookshelves
- Refurbished coffered art glass skylights in the north and south wings of the second floor, backlit to recreate the original effect of the Kansas sunlight
- Ornate stenciling on the ceilings applied by hand based off of remnants and historic photos
- A coffee table and side table crafted from two sections of discovered railings from the library book stacks
- Replicas of the original sunflower stained glass windows created from the designs of Elizabeth Stubblefield Navas by the City of Wichita
- Two replica columns faux-painted to match the look of six existing marble columns on the first floor
- Carefully preserved period radiators still standing in their original mountings, which, while no longer functional, help retain the building’s original design
- A plaster frieze made by renowned sculptor Bruno Zimm in honor of Louise Caldwell-Murdock
- A modern HVAC system to regulate the environment of the building
- Discreetly installed state of the art audio visual equipment and fiber optics
- A variety of paintings and prints from regional artists which complement the building’s cultural heritage
- A modern walkway connecting the Wichita Carnegie Library to the Fidelity Bank Building