Main Lobby, Public Library, Ryerson Building, Grand Rapids, Michigan

 

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Ryerson Public Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan

[LIB9867] - The Ryerson Public Library in downtown Grand Rapids features most of the  textbook Beaux-Arts elements, such as  highly decorative draping, mascarons, and a lavishly embellished and symmetrical facade. [http://themichmashcenter.blogspot.com/2011/08/speaking-beaux-arts.html]

1909 Ryerson Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan

[LIB4805] - The Grand Rapids Public Library, located in Grand Rapids, MI, was founded in 1871 and was originally located within the Grand Rapids City Hall. In 1904, the library moved to the Ryerson Building which served as a permanent home for the library. The building was a gift from arts and education benefactor, and native son, Martin A. Ryerson Jr. In 1967, the library expanded to more than double in size. [Website]

Grand Rapids, MI Panoramic Map - 1868 by lc_maps
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1907 Ryerson's Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI

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1913 Ryerson Public Library, Grand Rapids, Michigan

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The Grand Rapids Public Library, located in Grand Rapids, MI, was founded in 1871 and was originally located within the Grand Rapids City Hall. In 1904, the library moved to the Ryerson Building which served as a permanent home for the library. The building was a gift from arts and education benefactor, and native son, Martin A. Ryerson. In 1967, the library expanded to more than double in size. The addition was named the Keeler wing, in honor of a $1.2 million gift from Mike and Mary Ann Keeler. [www.grpl.org]