This blog represents a collection of postcards that focuses on libraries in the United States and throughout the world.
Wednesday, November 13, 2013
1912 Public Library, Chelsea, Massachusetts
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1908: Andrew Carnegie gave $57,500 to the town to build the library. This amount was added to $20,000 in insurance money received after the fire. A new building was planned for the same site.
1910: The new library was dedicated.
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