1945 Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library, Watertown, New York

[LIB9260] Genuine Curteich-Chicago. 4A-H1697.

1906 Library, Watertown, South Dakota

[LIB7827] - The Carnegie Free Library, designed in neo-classical architecture, first opened to the public on November 29, 1906. Early names on the Board include W. R. Thomas, J. B. Hanten, D. T. Walker, George Case, J. J. Clutton, H. L. Sheldon, Mrs. Sheafe, Mrs. W. D. Morris and Mrs. S. H. Addison. The mezzanine was added in 1941 for additional space. The Children's Department located in the basement was added in 1949. A weekly Story Hour was held on Saturday mornings.

In 1948, the board discussed the possibility of starting a new fund for a new building. In 1967, the library moved to a larger location. The Carnegie Library served the citizens of Watertown for over sixty years. The Carnegie building subsequently was used by the Watertown Youth Group (1970) for a recreation center and in 1974, the Codington County Historical Society was given the use of the building for $1 a year. [Website]

1907 The Governor Flower Library, Watertown, New York

[LIB2649] - The Pioneer Portraits Project, a website under development since May 2001 showcasing old photos and sketches of people who were either born in or who settled in Jefferson County prior to 1865, recently added its 1,000th portrait! [Website]

Public Square, Watertown NY 1928 Vintage by markomundo
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1906 Flower Memorial Library WATERTOWN NY

Beautiful vintage postcard published by the Rotograph Company, no. H6242a.

ERECTED BY MRS. EMMA FLOWER TAYLOR
IN MEMORY OF HER FATHER, EX-GOVERNOR FLOWER.
Cost of building with decorations, $250,000.
The cornerstone was laid JULY 11, 1903, by MRS. TAYLOR,
with a prayer by REV. Archdeacon Joiner and address by MR. S.F. BAGG. The building was completed and presented to the city of Watertown NOVEMBER 10, 1904. The building was designed by the architectural firm of ORCHARD, LANSING & JORALEMON. [SOURCE] On the National Register of Historic Places: Flower, Roswell P., Memorial Library (added 1980 - Building - #80002628)

Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library Website

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Roswell P Flower Memorial Library WATERTOWN NY

"The structure is in the Grecian style of architecture, having many Roman features adapted to modern requirements. It is massive and dignified, and characteristic of the man in whose memory it is built, and whose generosity can never be forgotten by the citizens of Watertown. The work has been developed under the watchful care of Mr. A. F. Lansing, who added to professional enthusiasm the interest of a private citizen. Mr. Lansing is a resident of Watertown, one whose family has been identified with the development of the city, to which development this generous donation of Mrs. Taylor contributes the most important civic example." [SOURCE]
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