Public Library, Bellevue Ohio, OH, 1907

 

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In 1907, the Bellevue Public Library was a relatively new institution, having been established just a few years earlier in 1903. At that time, the library was located in the Village Hall building, which also housed the town offices and jail.

Despite its small size and limited resources, the library was a popular destination for residents of Bellevue and the surrounding areas. In addition to its collection of books, the library also offered a variety of services, including access to newspapers and magazines, as well as reading rooms where patrons could spend time reading and studying.

Throughout the early 1900s, the Bellevue Public Library continued to grow and expand its services. In 1914, the library moved to a new location in the Lincoln School building, which offered more space and resources for the growing collection.

Today, the Bellevue Public Library continues to serve the community of Bellevue and surrounding areas, offering a wide range of books, resources, and services to its patrons.

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1920 Reuben McMillan Library, Youngstown, Ohio

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The Library is an institution of historic importance in Youngstown and Mahoning County, with origins as far back as the 1840s, initially through the schools. On Oct. 27, 1880, the Youngstown Library Association became official with the signing of Articles of Incorporation by a group which included Library namesake Reuben McMillan, then Superintendent of Schools. In his memory, the association’s name was changed to the Reuben McMillan Free Library Association on March 5, 1898, and has remained as such. Among the early signers were two Youngstown schoolteachers, two Physicians, and Reuben McMillan. Mr. McMillan devoted his life to the intellectual development of the city's youth. Reuben McMillan also served as president of the Library's Board of Trustees. [from the website]

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Library, Malabar Farm, Mansfield, Ohio

Office and library of the late Louis Bromfield, world famous author and farmer, at the Big House at Malabar Farm, near Mansfield. [from the back of the card]

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Birchard Public Library, Fremont, Ohio

The Old Betsy Cannon, used by Major George Croghan against the British and Indians, in the defense of Fort Stephenson, August 1st and 2nd, 1813, stands in front of the library. [from the back of the card]

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Public Library, Portsmouth, Ohio

Located at 1220 Gallia Street. Henry A. Lorberg induced Andrew Carnegie to donate $50,000 and this structure built of native stone was completed in 1903. The "Ohio Room" is devoted exclusively to Ohio and Northwest Territory history. Museum section displays Indian relics from local mounds. [from the back of the card]

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1909 Carnegie Library, Kent, Ohio

In 1901, through the efforts of George E. Hinds and the members of the members of the library board, Andrew Carnegie became interested in Kent and he agreed to give $10,000 to erect a library building on condition that the town provide a site and agree to contribute 10% of the gift yearly for the library's maintenance. Marvin Kent donated the lot at the corner of Main and River Streets and the town voted by an overwhelming majority to make the necessary tax levy. Plans for the library were drawn by Charles Hopkinson of Cleveland, and in June, 1902, the contract for the building was awarded to A. C. Stambaugh.

The building was completed in the spring of 1903. At the request of the Board, Carnegie gave an additional $1,500 for the furnishings of the library. Nellie Dingley of Painesville was employed as librarian and Janet M. Green, library organizer for the state of Illinois, was engaged to organize and catalog the new library in a systematic manner.

On September 25, 1903, the doors of the library were opened to the public. From then on, it rapidly grew and prospered. In 1904, the plans and model of the building were sent to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis, as a perfect model of a $10,000 building. [http://www.kentfree.lib.oh.us/page.cfm?id=5]

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The Rutherford B. Hayes Library, Fremont, Ohio

A museum occupies two floors in this building, where personal items from the lives of President and Mrs. Hayes are exhibited. There is also a research library from the Hayes period in American history, containing thousands of books and manuscripts. [From the back of the card]

The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center Library

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Thomas Library, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio

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1960s University of Youngstown Library, Youngstown, Ohio

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1908 Public Library, Carey, Ohio

[LIB0346] - Courtesy of Waymarking: Like many towns, Carey had a history of small lending libraries run by different groups, with collections housed in various buildings and rooms in town. Mayor Greeley Chambers contacted Andrew Carnegie to request a grant to build a permanent library structure. In 1904, the small town received a small grant of $8000 for this purpose. An additional $5000 was received from local citizen Edwin Brown. Brown’s wife’s mother, Dorcas Carey, was the wife of John Carey, who founded the village. The library took her name in memoriam. The yellow brick building was designed by H. O. Wurmser, who had also designed school buildings and the First Methodist Church in Lorain, Ohio. Dorcas Carey Public Library opened 19 October 1906 with a relatively large collection of just over 5000 books. The building would be expanded several times over the next century. A large addition in 1979 had a second story added in 1987. Ten years later, another expansion project was completed. Today, the library lends books and audio-visual materials, but also has reproduction oil paintings available for 8 week loans. Local newspapers dating to 1873 are available on microfilm, a slide projector is available for rent, and internet access is offered. Programs include adult literacy tutoring, children’s story time, and family movie nights.
References:
Armentrout, Mary Ellen: Carnegie Libraries of Ohio

McLean Library, Fostoria, Ohio

[LIB0322] - Early libraries in Fostoria, Ohio included a subscription service run by the owners of the local drugstore (1870s) and a library run by the Fostoria High School Alumni Association that was free to alumni and available for a small fee to non-alumni (1890s). Reorganization and city funding of $900 per year transformed the Alumni Association library into the Fostoria Public Library Association. This group, incorporated in 1900, maintained over 4000 volumes in a donated building on West Tiffin Street.

Local resident Louisa McClean left $21,000 to the library when she died in 1910. Then, in 1913, the library association approached Andrew Carnegie to obtain a library grant. Carnegie responded with a grant of $20,000. A lot on Perry Street was purchased for $10,000, and architect Thomas McLaughlin of Lima was hired to design the limestone building that would bear Mrs. McClean's name. The grand opening of the McClean Public Library was 11 November 1914. Featuresd speakers were Mayor George Cunningham and former Ohio State Librarian Charles Galbreath.

The library was expanded in 1968 with funds donated by Arthur Kaubisch. At some point, the library was renamed in his honor, though the McClean Drinking Fountain at the north end of the lot kept its original name.

A second addition was made in 1989. Today's Kaubisch library bears little resemblance to a http://www.fostoria.lib.oh.us/history_and_governance.htm>historical postcard depicting the orignal McClean library. However, one exterior wall of the original can be seen on the south side of the building.

References:
Armentrout, Mary Ellen. Carnegie Libraries of Ohio
http://www.fostoria.lib.oh.us/history_and_governance.htm>Kaubisch Memorial Public Library
http://www.wtol.com/Global/story.asp?S=9944618>"Opening the book on Fostoria's early library history", wtol.com, retrieved 13 July 2009

Public Library, Canton, Ohio

A reproduction of a vintage post card shows the Public Library, Canton, Ohio, early 20th century. This item is of archival quality, high resolution, it has been retouched, recolored in areas, cropped and enhanced. This assures that your item will print with the highest quality possible. Because this is a vintage image, there may be slight imperfections.

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Birchard Library, Fremont, Ohio

[LIB0216] - “Sardis Birchard has conveyed real estate and other property to the value of $50,000 in trust to establish in Fremont a Library…for the free use and benefit to the people of Sandusky County.” With these words, Rutherford B. Hayes announced his uncle’s generous bequest to the City Council in July of 1873. President Hayes not only gave the money, but also supervised the founding of the library and served as chairman of the Board of Trustees until his death. Read more of the History of the Birchard Library here.

1940s Library at Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio

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Library, Cleveland, Ohio c1934 Greeting Card

A reproduction of a vintage post card shows the Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio. This item is of archival quality, high resolution of 600 ppi, it has been retouched, recolored in areas, cropped and enhanced. This assures that your item will print with the highest quality possible.

The Cleveland Public Library was founded in 1869 and is located in Cleveland, Ohio. It operates the Main Library on Superior Avenue in downtown Cleveland, 28 branches throughout the city, a mobile library, a Public Administration Library in City Hall, and a library for the blind and physically handicapped.

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1909 Library, Lake Erie College, Painesville, OH

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1937 Library, Bowling Green State College, Ohio

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1912 Public Library, Delphos, Ohio

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The original Carnegie Library was opened to Delphos residents in 1912. The library was built and furnished for $11,785, in the center of a city park, surrounded by 45 maple trees. [Thanks to www.delphos.lib.oh.us]

1913 Carnegie Free Library, Bellefontaine, Ohio

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1905: Library moved into the new Carnegie building which was constructed for a bid of $11,720 after receiving a grant of $14,000 from Mr. Carnegie. Balance of $35.73 remained in the treasury after construction. Due to lack of funds for maintenance the Library was closed for two periods of several weeks. [Thanks to the Logan County District Libraries, www.loganco.lib.oh.us]

Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County, Cincinnati, Ohio

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Pictured here is the new Main Library, a structure designed to house a modern service, complete, convenient, and comfortable. The total cost of this beautiful new building was $4,670,000. It has a floor space of 200,000 square feet, and a book capacity of about 1,650,000 volumes. [From the back of the card]

The original library occupied this site until 1955, when the Library opened the first post-war main library building in the U.S. Located at the corner of Eighth and Vine Streets, the building was designed by noted Cincinnati architect Woodie Garber and was widely recognized for its contemporary design and use of open space. The 1955 building, dedicated to Hamilton County residents who were killed in World War I, World War II and the Korean War, today serves as the cornerstone of the present Main Library complex.

In 1982, an addition was constructed encompassing the entire block formed by Eighth, Ninth, Vine and Walnut Streets, forming one of the largest public library buildings in the U.S. While the 1955 building was remodeled to create one integrated facility, several original touches such as the serpentine brick wall surrounding the garden, the Venetian glass tiles on the columns and central service core, and the memorial plaque honoring Hamilton County veterans, remain and can be seen today. The 1982 addition wraps around the 1955 building and forms an impressive atrium, providing Main Library users with a view of all five floors of the building, including closed stack areas. [Thanks to the Cincinnati Public Library, /www.cincinnatilibrary.org]