St. Petersburg FL, New Central Library, 1960s

 

In 1964, St. Petersburg, Florida, inaugurated its Central Library at 3745 9th Avenue North, situated along the shores of the 11-acre Lake Jorgensen. This modern facility was designed to replace the aging Mirror Lake Library, which had served the community since 1915. 

Orlando FL, Public Library, 1960s

 

In 1966, a new 60,000-square-foot library building was completed at 101 E. Central Blvd., designed in a contemporary, modernist style by architect John M. Johansen.

Madison CT, Scranton Library, 1959

 

In 1900, the Scranton Library was constructed, designed by architect Henry Bacon, who later gained fame for designing the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The original building was completed at a cost of $30,000 and housed a collection of 1,000 volumes upon its opening on July 21, 1900.

University of Colorado, Norlin Library, 1960s

 

The Norlin Library at the University of Colorado Boulder has a rich history that dates back to its construction in the 1930s. By the 1960s, it was the main library on campus and played a significant role in the academic and cultural life of the university.

Meriden CT, Connecticut, Curtis Memorial Library, 1959

 

The Curtis Memorial Library in Meriden, Connecticut, was a significant landmark in the city's history. Established in 1903 as a gift from Mrs. George R. Curtis, it served as Meriden's primary library for seven decades before being repurposed as the Augusta Curtis Cultural Center. The building's architectural design and cultural importance have made it a subject of interest for postcard collectors.

Denver, Colorado, New Public Library, 1911

 

Denver’s first public library opened in 1889, but it was small and inadequate.

Andrew Carnegie, known for funding libraries nationwide, donated $200,000 in 1902 for a new central library.

Designed by Albert Ross, the new building was completed in 1910.

The library served Denver for decades before being replaced by a larger, modern facility in 1956.

The original Carnegie Library now houses the McNichols Civic Center Building.