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Showing posts with label Estherville. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Estherville. Show all posts
Tuesday, May 27, 2014
1920, Carnegie Public Library, Estherville, Iowa
[LIB11050] - In 1902, W.P. Ward, City Supervisor, corresponded with Andrew Carnegie in regard to a gift for a Library building in Estherville. Mayor Hartung received a letter from Carnegie stating he would give $10,000 to the city with the understanding that the city furnish a site and pledge $1,000 annually for its support. In 1903 the Carnegie building was completed and occupied by Fall. First official Librarian: Sade Davidson. [Website]
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