1909, Taylor Library, Milford, Connecticut

[LIB11167] The Taylor Memorial Library building is now used as the home of the Milford Chamber of Commerce.

1936 Taylor Library, Milford, Connecticut

[LIB2366] The Taylor Library at Milford, Conn., the gift of Mr. Henry Augustus Taylor, was dedicated on the afternoon of Feb. 2. The building is of granite, in Colonial style, and stands in Broad Street, on ground given by the town, which has pledged itself, also, to contribute a certain turn annually for the maintenance of the institution for fifty years. There is, of course, a large and commodious reading-room, but the library proper deserves a moment's attention. It is divided into seven large alcoves, which have nearly all been taken in charge by representative Milford families, each family furnishing its special alcove with choice books. These alcoves naturally group themselves around the "Colonial Alcove," founded by the late Nathan Gillette Pond—a memorial to the early settlers of the town, furnished with gift books by their descendants. The rest of the space at the architect's disposal has been used for a reference-room, where are kept, also, the books that cannot be taken from the library. [The critic, Issues 672-697 (Google eBook)]

1913 The Library, Broadview, Milford, New Hampshire

[LIB1958] Libraries come in all sizes, from personal libraries, to small hotel, ship, and rest home libraries, to gigantic libraries like the New York Public Library. Whatever the size of the library, inquisitive minds can probably find something of interest.

1886 Milford, NH Birds Eye View Panoramic Map by PaperTimeMachine
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February 1, 1639, is the date the area then known as "Wepawaug" was purchased from Ansantawae, chief sachem of the Paugusset Tribe. Settlers began arriving shortly thereafter and began to build the town known as Milford. [SOURCE]

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