[LIB1418] Andrew Carnegie gave $75,000 to the city for a new library. The Carnegie Building opened in 1902 and was used until 1980. Order a reproduction of this postcard!
This blog represents a collection of postcards that focuses on libraries in the United States and throughout the world.
Showing posts with label MN. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MN. Show all posts
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
1914 Public Library, Duluth, Minnesota
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Pittsburg Library, East Minneapolis, Minnesota
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MN,
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Monday, October 18, 2010
1949 Library, International Falls, Minnesota
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MN,
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Saturday, October 9, 2010
1907 Scoville Library, Carleton College, Northfield, Minnesota
[LIB0368] - Scoville Memorial Library is an historic building on the campus of Carleton College in Northfield, Minnesota. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It was the college's library Until the current library was built in the 1950s. It now houses a variety of school support functions. [Wikipedia]

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Monday, October 4, 2010
1912 Public Library, Anoka, Minnesota
Monday, July 13, 2009
1909 Public Library, Stillwater, MN
[LIB3588]The Stillwater Public Library was established in 1897. The original building was constructed in 1902 on the current site with funds provided by the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. An addition was built in 1973 with financial support from the Margaret Rivers Foundation. The building was completely renovated in 1987.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Pillsbury Memorial Library, Minneapolis MN
The Pillsbury Library opened in 1904 at 100 University Avenue SE in Minneapolis. It closed as a library in 1967, and housed several different businesses over the years, most notably Dolly Fiterman Art Gallery. [LIB2649]
Wednesday, February 13, 2008
Public Library, Rochester, Minnesota
[LIB0407] In December 1865, library service began in Rochester, when interested citizens organized the Rochester Library Association. The sum of $1,000 was raised by subscription for the purchase of books, which were housed in the store owned by W.W. Ireland on what was then known as the Haney Block. [Website]
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