1912 Public Library, New London, Connecticut

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The Public Library of New London Local History and Genealogy Section provides a collection of books, photographs, microforms, serials and pamphlet file materials with an emphasis on New London County history and families, focusing especially on New London.

• Family genealogies
• New London County Town Histories
• New London City Directories (beginning in 1853)
• New London Vital Records (1646—1854)
• New London Historic District Studies
• American Genealogical Biographical Index
• The Day: microfilm (July 1881—present)
• Sanborn Fire Ins. Map of New London (1912)
• New England Historical & Genealogical Register
• Heraldry
• Barbour Collection (selected towns)
• Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut
• The Clipper (NLHS) 1952—1985
• Legenda (WMI) 1939—1951
• The Torch (Chapman Tech) 1947—1951
• The Whaler (Bulkeley School) 1923; 1928—1951

The Wells Turner Memorial Library, Glastonbury, Connecticut

Dedicated in 1952 as a bequest from a town resident, cost over $275,000, contains many interesting historical exhibits [from the back of the card].

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Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, New Haven, CT

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1928 Curtis Memorial Library, Meriden, Connecticut

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c1915 Rich Hall Library, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut

When Wesleyan opened in 1831, the library was housed in one of the public rooms in the Lyceum, now known as South College. Soon after the Civil War the institution began its expansion to the south with a separate library building. Funding was guaranteed by Isaac Rich, a Boston fish merchant and longtime trustee, provided that alumni raised an endowment for the purchase of books.

President Joseph Cummings himself designed a light and airy new library, in the then popular alcove style, and superintended its construction. Dedicated in 1868, Rich Hall -- described in the student newspaper as an "elegant edifice" and "noble structure" -- cost $40,000, contained 18,000 volumes, and served a student body of 148. The faculty, including President Cummings, numbered seven. More information, click here.

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Library, New Haven, CT

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1967 State Library, Hartford, CT

[LIB0158] - State Library and Supreme Court building, Hartford, Conn. is located opposite the State Capitol. This building houses the Colonial Charter granted by Charles II, and many other historical items. [from the back of the card].

Curtis Library Meriden CT Vintage 1907 Poster

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Old Library, Yale University, New Haven CT

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Special Collections, Yale University Divinity School Library: "Strengths of the library's special collections include documentation of the Protestant missionary endeavor, documentation of religious work among college and university students, records related to American clergy and evangelists, and unofficial records related to the life of the Divinity School. These holdings form part of the Day Missions Library, North America's preeminent collection documenting the missionary movement and world Christianity." [Thanks to Yale Special Collections, www.library.yale.edu/div/speccoll.html]

Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT

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The Bridgewater Library Association was established in l904, but it wasn’t until l909, when a room for library purposes was established at the recently built town hall, that the first public library in Bridgewater was born. Mabelle Sanford, a member of a prominent Bridgewater family, was a driving force behind this effort. She sent out subscriptions to many people who were associated with the town. Among them was Captain William Dixon Burnham. [Thanks to the Burnham Library, burnhamlibrary.org]

1911 New Public Library, New Haven, CT

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1911 view and a contemporary view [Contemporary image courtesy of Wikipedia]

Public Library, New Haven, CT

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1906-1911
"Gentlemen:–If the City of New Haven will provide a suitable site for it, I desire to erect and present to the City a handsome, fireproof building for the Public Library." With these words, and a gift of $300,000, Mary E. Ives (Mrs. Hoadley Ives), became the founding mother of the present New Haven Free Public Library. The site, at the corner of Elm and Temple Streets where the Library stands today, was purchased by the city for $95,000. The architect, Cass Gilbert, designed the brick and marble building to harmonize with the traditional architecture of New Haven, and especially with the United Church nearby. The building was formally dedicated to the City of New Haven on May 27, 1911. [Thanks to the New Haven Public Library, www.cityofnewhaven.com/library]

Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, CT

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In the early 1890s, Jonathan Scoville, another Salisbury native, left $12,000 in his will for a library building. This bequest, together with contributions from other Scoville family members, financed the construction of a gray granite building, built from native stone quarried near Lion's Head Road. Miss Grace Scoville donated a tower clock, which continues to chime the quarter hours with four, eight, twelve, and sixteen notes from Parsifal. [Thanks to the Library! /www.scovillelibrary.org]

State Library and Supreme Court Building, Hartford, CT

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The newly built Connecticut State Library and Supreme Court Building at 231 Capitol Avenue in Hartford was described in 1910 as "one of the most beautiful structures in this country and said by some to be the handsomest building in New England." Hartford Courant Dec. 17, 1910, p. 18

c1905 George Maxwell Memorial Library, Rockville, CT

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The history of the Rockville Public Library began in 1893 with the bequest of $10,000 from George Maxwell to the town for a free public library. Previously, private subscription library services, which charged a fee, existed in the area. The bequest was given with the provision that the town raise an equal amount in five years.

The present building, constructed in 1904, was designed by Charles A. Platt of New York. It was a gift from Mr. Maxwell's wife and children after his death. In addition to the building, the gift included funding to maintain and operate the facility. The majority of the library's current operating budget continues to come from this source. The total cost for the lot, building, and furnishings was approximately $150,000. The library was dedicated and opened on June 29, 1904. [Thanks to the Rockville Public Library, www.biblio.org]

Public Library, Danielson, CT

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Also known as Bugbee Memorial Library.

Classic Revival Style; Walter J. Paine, Architect; 1-story, hip-roofed buff brick building; elaborate pavilion with recessed arched opening’s classic details include freestanding columns within arched entry, crossetted entry surround, cornice with egg and dart molding and dentils, quoins, dentillated window caps, inspirational tablets along frieze; Palladian windows on side elevations; metal cresting along roof; interior largely original with oak mantels, columns and cornice. [Thanks to the Town of Killingly, CT www.killinglyct.gov]

1911 Public Library, Bristol, CT

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1970 Mary Cheney Library, Manchester, Connecticut

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South Manchester Connecticut in 1888 by PaperTimeMachine
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Memorial Library, Winsted, CT

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The Beardsley and Memorial Library is a private library association dedicated to providing public library service to the towns of Barkhamsted, Colebrook, and Winchester. It is supported by taxpayer dollars and by generous donors. It was started in 1874 when Mrs. Elliot Beardsley gave seven trustees $10,000 to establish a library in West Winsted. In 1899 the Library became a free public library. [SOURCE]

Hilton C. Buley Library, Southern Connecticut State College, New Haven CT

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Named for a distinguished past president of SCSC.