1913 Library, Brantford, Ontario, Canada

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1902-04
The library was built with Stewart, Stewart & Taylor as the architects and the Schultz Brothers as the contractors. It was completed in the summer of 1904. The library was an example of the Beaux Arts style with features such as a large portico supported by cement Ionic pillars, a metal dome with multi-paned windows, and a large rotunda. [SOURCE]

Public Library, Brantford, Canada

1884
After the Ontario government passed legislation to permit municipalities to establish free libraries, the Mechanics Institute was dissolved and re-established as the Brantford Free Library on March 4, 1884. James Horning was chosen as the first permanent librarian (he held this post until his death in 1901). The first library board was: Rev. Dr. William Cochrane (Chairman), James B. Woodyatt, Wm. Watt Sr., Rev. Dr. Mackenzie, Dr. Kelly, Rev. Maxwell, Rev. Father Lennon, D. Hawkins, and Col. S. C. Jones. [Read more of the history of this library, click here]

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Public Library, Brantford, Ontario CANADA

December 16, 1902: The library's corner stone was laid by Rev. Dr. Mackenzie, Chairman of the Library Board. [Source]

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