Meriden CT, Connecticut, Curtis Memorial Library, 1959

 

The Curtis Memorial Library in Meriden, Connecticut, was a significant landmark in the city's history. Established in 1903 as a gift from Mrs. George R. Curtis, it served as Meriden's primary library for seven decades before being repurposed as the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center. The building's architectural design and cultural importance have made it a subject of interest for postcard collectors.

Cragin Public Library, Colchester, Connecticut, c1910

 

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Public Library, Simsbury, Connecticut, c1905

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Somers, Connecticut, Library, Museum

 

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Public Library, Derby, Connecticut, c1910

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Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, Connecticut

 

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Public Library, Putnam, Connecticut

 

Russell Library, Middletown, Connecticut, 1906

 

Hungerford Library, Harwinton, Connecticut, 1912

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Gunn Library, Washington, Connecticut, c1910

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Gunn Memorial Library, designed by Ehrick Rossiter, was opened and dedicated in 1908. This to me looks like such a charming library. By the way, The Library was awarded the Excellence in Public Library Service Award by the Connecticut Library Association and the Connecticut State Library in 2001 for the category of public libraries serving towns with a population of less than 25,000.

Public Library, Westport, Connecticut, 1910

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Public Library, Portland, Connecticut

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Public Library, Ellington, Connecticut

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Public Library, Ansonia, Connecticut

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Public Library, Wallingford, Connecticut

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The Library Wine Bar and Bistro is literally Wallingford's old town library. Built in 1899, it was passionately and lovingly restored back to its classic, architectural beauty by the Gouveia family of Gouveia Vineyards, Wallingford, CT.

Fast forward to 2018:

Library, Danielson, Connecticut, 1908

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Library, Westport, Connecticut, 1910

Library, Westport, Connecticut 1910

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Library, Farmington, Connecticut

[LIB11221] - In 1901 the Village Library Company became the Farmington Village Green & Library Association (FVGLA), a name it has carried for over 100 years. The FVGLA chose another site for a new library in 1917, and D. Newton Barney built the Village Library in memory of his mother, Sarah Brandegee Barney; this building, with the addition of a children’s wing in 1959 remains today as the Barney Library. [website]

Acton Library, Old Saybrook, Connecticut

[LIB11211] - Thanks to "Just Me and My Camera" for the contemporary image!

Library, Farmington, Connecticut

[LIB11210] - It started in the 18th century, with a few books on a librarian’s shelf; today, the Farmington Library and Barney Branch Library house over 165,000 items. It started as a place to read, exchange books, and talk; today, it is still that, but much more. It is where you go to borrow a book or tape or video; hear a speaker; research a term paper; find some information on the Internet; search for a new job; or watch your children discover the joy of reading. The library is at the heart of, and dedicated to, the community.