Ocean Park, Maine. C.1939 View Of Ocean Park Memorial Library

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1923 Buck Memorial Library, Bucksport, Maine

[LIB1392] The library was donated in the memory of Richard Pike Buck in 1887, by his wife Charlotte, and his daughter Emeline. [website]

1920s Public Library, Rockland, Maine

[LIB0145] - Email me for details on obtaining reproduction of this vintage postcard!

1976 Hamlin Memorial Library, Paris Hill, Paris, Maine

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This thick-walled stone building built in 1828 as the Oxford County Jail is now used as a library. With the exception of the removal of the cells and changes in the roof, the building is in its original form. [From the back of the card]

The vacant jail building was purchased by Dr. Augustus C. Hamlin, nephew of Hon. Hannibal H. Hamlin (Vice President of the United States during Lincoln's first term). In the 1960's the domed roof was replaced by one closer to the original design. A new second floor and interior staircase was added, and shelving installed on the first floor. The building now houses a small public circulating library , a modest research facility, and a museum collection relating to local, state, and national history. [Thanks to the Hamlin Memorial Library & Museum]

Lithgow Library, Augusta, Maine vintage Coffee Mug

Lithgow Library, Augusta, Maine vintage by markomundo
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Lithgow Library, Augusta, Maine

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1907 Public Library, Lewiston, Maine

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The original library in Lewiston was called the Manufacturers and Mechanics Library and was housed in the city building . Andrew Carnegie donated the money for the granite building in 1902 with the understanding that the city would fund staff, books, and materials for the operation of the library. Granite from North Jay and Norridgewock was used for the construction. The vestibule was modeled after the Greek design with columns 18 feet high and 25 inches in circumference. Fine oak woodwork is found on the fireplace mantels and oak pillars. {Thanks to the Lewiston Public Library, http://lplonline.org]

Public Library, Auburn, Maine

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In 1902, library trustees received notice that philanthropist Andrew Carnegie would give Auburn $25,000 to construct a building to house its library. Ground was broken on July 22, 1903, and the library building opened on August 1, 1904. [www.auburn.lib.me.us]

1950 Public Library, Camden,Maine

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The proud townspeople of Camden raised the money to build this library through various fund raising efforts. No assistance was provided by noted library philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. Mary Louise Curtis Bok of Camden and Philadelphia donated the land for the library in 1916. Parker Morse Hooper and Boston architect Charles G. Loring offered building plans. The cornerstone was laid August 17, 1927 and the Camden Public Library opened its doors on June 11, 1928 with Miss Katherine W. Harding serving as the first librarian. [SOURCE]

1905 Public Library, Hallowell, Maine

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The Hubbard Free Library is housed in the oldest library building in Maine still serving its original function. Designed by local architect Alexander C. Currier to look like an English country church, the library was dedicated in March, 1880, as the Hallowell Social Library. In 1893 General Thomas H. Hubbard of New York City, a Hallowell native, donated $20,000 for the construction of a free library. The money was used to build an addition to the existent building, in the form of a cross-axial transept, in keeping with the original church design, and the library became the Hubbard Free Library. A second addition was added in 1897, with money donated by Mrs. Eliza Lowell of Hallowell.

On the National Register of Historic Places since 1970, with an impressive collection of historic artifacts and archival materials, the library today is also a vibrant and much-cherished participant in the life of the communities it serves. [SOURCE]

Lithgow Public Library, Augusta, Maine

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Llewellyn William Lithgow, a man universally respected and beloved, was a life member of the Augusta Literary and Library Association, and at his death, which occurred June 22, 1881, he left to the association the sum of $20,000 for the express purpose of creating a fund, to be known as the Lithgow Library and Reading Room Fund, only the interest of which could be used in establishing and maintaining a "Public Library in the City of Augusta, for the use of the citizensthereof forever, subject to such regulations and rules as the City Government may establish. The principal is never to be suffered to diminish, and if by any contingency the principal shall be reduced, said city of Augusta shall immediately make it good." [SOURCE:

Genealogical and family history of the state of Maine

By George Thomas Little, Henry Sweetser Burrage, Albert Roscoe Stubbs

Published by Lewis Historical Pub. Co., 1909

Item notes: v. 2

Original from Harvard University

Digitized Sep 18, 2006

2283 pages. Available on Google Books]

1907 New Library, University of Maine, Orono ME

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Public Library, Bar Harbor, Maine

[LIB3048] "The Library was at one time considered a luxury: now it is regarded as a necessary part of the equipment of every American community." - S. Weir Mitchell, Jesup Memorial Library dedication, August 30, 1911.

Library, South Paris, Maine

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Library, RANGELEY LAKE MAINE

The Library building was dedicated on August 12, 1909. [SOURCE: History]

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1923 Public Library, OGUNQUIT MAINE

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1952 Library, SKOWHEGAN, MAINE

The Skowhegan Free Public Library had its early origins in the Canaan Social Library (Skowhegan was originally part of Canaan), which provided services from 1798-1830. From 1830 until 1867, townspeople depended on private or social lending. The Skowhegan Library Association was incorporated in 1867 providing library services to the town of Skowhegan. [SOURCE]

Skowhegan Free Public Library Website

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1910 Library, Waterville, Maine

A real photo post card.

Waterville Public Library Website

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c1920's The Lithgow Library, AUGUSTA ME

The Lithgow Public Library was completed in 1896, with stained glass windows produced by Phipps, Slocum and Co. of Boston. Six of the transom windows portray historic sites of Augusta: Plymouth Trading House, Fort Western, Town Meeting House, Kennebec Bridge, South Parish Meeting House, and Cony Female Academy. The remaining 32 windows depict the marks of printers who flourished during the 15th-17th centuries. [SOURCE] [LIB1699]

Old Public Library, PORTLAND MAINE ME

Founded in 1867, the Portland Public Library now has six locations.

Portland Public Library Website