This blog represents a collection of postcards that focuses on libraries in the United States and throughout the world.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Library, Blue Ridge, Summit, Pennsylvania
Saturday, December 8, 2007
Lepper Library, Lisbon, Ohio
[LIB0016] - Lepper Public Library stands testimony to one woman's memory of her husband and to her vision for her community. Founded in 1897, in memory of her deceased husband, Charles, Virginia Lepper's gift allowed public access to resources valued and needed by the village's residents and began over a century of service that continues even today. Originally built to house 13,000 volumes, the library now holds in excess of 70,000, maintaining significant historical relevance and credibility in addition to effective library work for its 15,000 registered patrons. Website [http://www.lepper.lib.oh.us/aboutus.cfm]
One Square Mile of America"; A History of Lisbon, Ohio, Columbiana County
A Souvenir History of The Old Village of New Lisbon, Ohio and The Old Town of Salem, Ohio
Centennial Souvenir Edition, History of Lisbon (Ohio) 1803-1903 Historical Sketch of the Old Village of New Lisbon, Ohio
1960s Sayles Public Library, Pawtucket, Rhode Island
1907 Library of Congress, Washington DC
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1920s Library of Congress, Washington DC
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The Library of Congress, Washington, justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of over $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are finished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf; and the cresting of the dome terminates in a gilded finial representing the torch of Science ever burning.
The Library of Congress, Washington, justly celebrated as the culmination of architectural achievement of the day, was completed in 1897 at a cost of over $6,000,000. The Library is here seen from the Capitol. The dome and lantern are finished in black copper, with panels gilded with a thick coating of gold leaf; and the cresting of the dome terminates in a gilded finial representing the torch of Science ever burning.
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1920s Central Stair Hall, 2nd Floor, Library of Congress, Washington DC
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1939-1950 Carnegie Library, Centralia, Washington
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The Centralia Timberland Library was built in 1913 with a grant from Andrew Carnegie and some local money. It was remodeled in 1977-78 with grant money from the Economic Development Administration. The library is one of 27 libraries which make up the Timberland Regional Library in 5 SW Washington counties. Waymarking Website [http://www.waymarking.com/waymarks/WM13Q3_Centralia_Timberland_Library_Centralia_Washington]1939 Folger Shakesperian Library, Washington DC
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Early 1900s Reading Room, Library of Congress, Washington DC
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Public Library, Nashua, New Hampshire
1950s Public Library NYC [NYCLIB0003]
1960s Thomas Library, Wittenberg University, Springfield, Ohio
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Public Library, New York City 1940s [LIB0001]
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