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OCT
06
1905 Public Library, Norwalk, Connecticut
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[LIB2557] - The Carnegie grant required the city to provide a suitable lot. Hubert E. Bishop, grandson of George G. Bishop, a leading Norwalk manufacturer, donated a lot for the purpose. The location, on the corner of Belden Ave. and Mott Ave., was ideally located, just to the west of Norwalk’s business district. Prominent English architects W. and G. Audsley were chosen to design the building. It was done in Tudor style with steep gabled roofs and leaded-glass windows. This was an unusual form for Carnegie libraries which were more often in Classic style. It was opened in April, 1903. [Read more at the Website] 1899 Norwalk CT Birds Eye View Panoramic Map by PaperTimeMachineBecome a art affiliate at zazzle.com
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AUG
19
Library, Ansonia, Connecticut
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[LIB4041] A direct descendent of the man who founded Ansonia wished to make a benefaction to the town. Caroline Phelps Stokes, granddaughter of Anson Greene Phelps, purchased a triangular site at the corner of South Cliff Street and Cottage Avenue. In 1891, she traveled from New York to supervise the construction of a building designed for her by architect George Keller. The Ansonia Library was an L-shaped structure of 70 by 82 feet, built with walls of Longmeadow freestone and a roof of unglazed red Spanish tiles. The foundation walls were constructed using wall stone from the Ansonia granite quarries. A square tower with a pyramidal roof was located at one corner of the building next to a large rounded, arched entrance. There is also a long row of high windows, grouped in threes. Minerva, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge, rests in the gable end of the roof above the entrance, ensconced in the usual foil with two lions at her feet. Heavy oak doors lead to the interior entra
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JUL
19
E. C. Scranton Library, Madison, Connecticut
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JUL
19
[LIB2367] The inadequacies of this situation were resolved in 1900 when Miss Mary Eliza Scranton offered the Association the use of a new, completely furnished, library building which she had had built on the corner of Wall Street adjoining her family's old home. The offer was accepted, books moved in, and in 1901 the Association dissolved and the E. C. Scranton Memorial Library was incorporated. The building was designed by Henry Bacon, an eminent New York architect who later designed the Lincoln Memorial. A New York firm of "contracting designers" were in complete charge of the architecture, construction, decorations and furnishings, the total cost of which was about $30,000. This original structure is the front section of the present building. [Website]
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JUL
19
1936 Taylor Library, Milford, Connecticut
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JUL
19
[LIB2366] The Taylor Library at Milford, Conn., the gift of Mr. Henry Augustus Taylor, was dedicated on the afternoon of Feb. 2. The building is of granite, in Colonial style, and stands in Broad Street, on ground given by the town, which has pledged itself, also, to contribute a certain turn annually for the maintenance of the institution for fifty years. There is, of course, a large and commodious reading-room, but the library proper deserves a moment's attention. It is divided into seven large alcoves, which have nearly all been taken in charge by representative Milford families, each family furnishing its special alcove with choice books. These alcoves naturally group themselves around the "Colonial Alcove," founded by the late Nathan Gillette Pond—a memorial to the early settlers of the town, furnished with gift books by their descendants. The rest of the space at the architect's disposal has been used for a reference-room, where are kept, also, the books that cann
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JUN
08
1912 The Bronson Library, Waterbury, Connecticut
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JUN
08
[LIB1941] Special Collection: U.S. Civil War 1861-1865: Primary Sources at Silas Branson Library, Waterbury, Connecticut -- People from all walks of life recorded their impressions about the Civil War in their diaries, letters, poetry, stories, and songs. Newspapers and magazines covered the war in great detail. Politicians gave speeches about it. Long after the war ended, government agencies at the federal and state level published official reports about the different military campaigns, along with the names of soldiers on both sides who fought in them. Soldiers, doctors, nurses, and civilians published their memoirs, often with photographs and maps. We have all of these kinds of primary sources at the Bronson Library. Some are part of the regular collection and may be checked out. If the prefix "GE" is in the call number, it is part of the Genealogy and Local History Collection, which is housed on the second floor of the Library. Ask at the Reference Desk for assistance i
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MAY
31
Dedication of the Ives library building: the gift of Mrs. Mary E. Ives, New Haven, Connecticut
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MAY
31
The Hon. Samuel R. Avis, President of the Library Board, accepted the trust, pledging himself and his colleagues to its care and maintenance: This building will be a depository for books, but it will also be more than that. It will be a center from which books must be circulated among the people—all the people, including every tribe and nation who come to make their homes among us. It must be the people's university, and as the university of the people it must be kept abreast of the times by constant additions of books that disclose every phase of the world's progress. This means large additions of books continually, and if this is not done this library will only partially fulfil its mission. Therefore, it will be necessary for the city to give it liberal support. We have had bequests, the income of which we use for the purchase of books, and we hope this gift of Mrs. Ives will stimulate others to bequests of this kind, and we believe it will; but the city should make its yearly
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MAY
16
Public Library, Hartford, Connecticut
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MAY
16
[LIB1704] Special Collection: The Hartford Collection, housed in the Hartford History Center, is a noncirculating, multi-media collection comprised of more than 50,000 books, trade publications, directories, postcards, photographs and memorabilia that convey community life in Hartford spanning nearly 300 years. [Website]
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MAY
13
Public Library, Ridgefield, Connecticut
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MAY
13
[LIB1680] Built in 1901 in memory of Mrs. E. W. Morris. [From the back of the card] The History of Ridgefield Connecticut Mr. Morris contracted with architect Raleigh Gildersleeve of Fifth Avenue, New York, to design a library building. The original interior contained features typical of public libraries at the time, including skylight, a translucent glass floor to let light into the lower level and a circular iron stairway. Mr. Gildersleeve also designed the Roma Pizza building on Main Street, Ridgefield and several eating clubs at Princeton University. [Read more here]
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MAR
15
1912 Public Library, New London, Connecticut
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MAR
15
[LIB1163] The Public Library of New London Local History and Genealogy Section provides a collection of books, photographs, microforms, serials and pamphlet file materials with an emphasis on New London County history and families, focusing especially on New London. • Family genealogies • New London County Town Histories • New London City Directories (beginning in 1853) • New London Vital Records (1646—1854) • New London Historic District Studies • American Genealogical Biographical Index • The Day: microfilm (July 1881—present) • Sanborn Fire Ins. Map of New London (1912) • New England Historical & Genealogical Register • Heraldry • Barbour Collection (selected towns) • Black Roots in Southeastern Connecticut • The Clipper (NLHS) 1952—1985 • Legenda (WMI) 1939—1951 • The Torch (Chapman Tech) 1947—1951 • The Whaler (Bulkeley School) 1923; 1928—1951
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JAN
11
The Wells Turner Memorial Library, Glastonbury, Connecticut
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JAN
11
Dedicated in 1952 as a bequest from a town resident, cost over $275,000, contains many interesting historical exhibits [from the back of the card]. [LIB756] Sorry, this item is not available as a reproduction.
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JAN
05
Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University, New Haven, CT
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JAN
05
[LIB730] Sorry, this item is not available as a reproduction.
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DEC
17
1928 Curtis Memorial Library, Meriden, Connecticut
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DEC
17
[LIB648] Click on the image to order a reproduction of this postcard!
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DEC
17
c1915 Rich Hall Library, Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut
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DEC
17
When Wesleyan opened in 1831, the library was housed in one of the public rooms in the Lyceum, now known as South College. Soon after the Civil War the institution began its expansion to the south with a separate library building. Funding was guaranteed by Isaac Rich, a Boston fish merchant and longtime trustee, provided that alumni raised an endowment for the purchase of books. President Joseph Cummings himself designed a light and airy new library, in the then popular alcove style, and superintended its construction. Dedicated in 1868, Rich Hall -- described in the student newspaper as an "elegant edifice" and "noble structure" -- cost $40,000, contained 18,000 volumes, and served a student body of 148. The faculty, including President Cummings, numbered seven. More information, click here. [LIB647]
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DEC
17
1928 Public Library, Thompsonville, Connecticut
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DEC
17
1914: The new library was dedicated on February 27th and opened on May 5th. Additional information website. [LIB646] Sorry, no reproduction available.
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AUG
27
Library, New Haven, CT
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AUG
27
Library, New Haven, CT Vintage by markomundo ""Postcards made at Zazzle [LIB0185]
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AUG
18
1967 State Library, Hartford, CT
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AUG
18
[LIB0158] - State Library and Supreme Court building, Hartford, Conn. is located opposite the State Capitol. This building houses the Colonial Charter granted by Charles II, and many other historical items. [from the back of the card].
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FEB
19
Curtis Library Meriden CT Vintage 1907 Poster
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FEB
19
Buy this poster! A reproduction of a vintage postcard shows the Curtis Memorial Library, Meriden, Connecticut. This image is in the public domain. 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. Curtis Library Meriden CT Vintage 1907 by markomundo Browse other posters on zazzle
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NOV
18
Old Library, Yale University, New Haven CT
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NOV
18
[LIB2569]Special Collections, Yale University Divinity School Library: "Strengths of the library's special collections include documentation of the Protestant missionary endeavor, documentation of religious work among college and university students, records related to American clergy and evangelists, and unofficial records related to the life of the Divinity School. These holdings form part of the Day Missions Library, North America's preeminent collection documenting the missionary movement and world Christianity." [Thanks to Yale Special Collections, www.library.yale.edu/div/speccoll.html]
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NOV
10
Burnham Library, Bridgewater, CT
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NOV
10
[LIB0896]The Bridgewater Library Association was established in l904, but it wasn’t until l909, when a room for library purposes was established at the recently built town hall, that the first public library in Bridgewater was born. Mabelle Sanford, a member of a prominent Bridgewater family, was a driving force behind this effort. She sent out subscriptions to many people who were associated with the town. Among them was Captain William Dixon Burnham. [Thanks to the Burnham Library, burnhamlibrary.org]
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NOV
10
1911 New Public Library, New Haven, CT
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NOV
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[LIB0892]1911 view and a contemporary view [Contemporary image courtesy of Wikipedia]
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NOV
10
Public Library, New Haven, CT
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NOV
10
[LIB0891]1906-1911"Gentlemen:–If the City of New Haven will provide a suitable site for it, I desire to erect and present to the City a handsome, fireproof building for the Public Library." With these words, and a gift of $300,000, Mary E. Ives (Mrs. Hoadley Ives), became the founding mother of the present New Haven Free Public Library. The site, at the corner of Elm and Temple Streets where the Library stands today, was purchased by the city for $95,000. The architect, Cass Gilbert, designed the brick and marble building to harmonize with the traditional architecture of New Haven, and especially with the United Church nearby. The building was formally dedicated to the City of New Haven on May 27, 1911. [Thanks to the New Haven Public Library, www.cityofnewhaven.com/library]
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NOV
02
Scoville Memorial Library, Salisbury, CT
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NOV
02
[LIB3735]In the early 1890s, Jonathan Scoville, another Salisbury native, left $12,000 in his will for a library building. This bequest, together with contributions from other Scoville family members, financed the construction of a gray granite building, built from native stone quarried near Lion's Head Road. Miss Grace Scoville donated a tower clock, which continues to chime the quarter hours with four, eight, twelve, and sixteen notes from Parsifal. [Thanks to the Library! /www.scovillelibrary.org]
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SEP
09
State Library and Supreme Court Building, Hartford, CT
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SEP
09
[LIB3684] The newly built Connecticut State Library and Supreme Court Building at 231 Capitol Avenue in Hartford was described in 1910 as "one of the most beautiful structures in this country and said by some to be the handsomest building in New England." Hartford Courant Dec. 17, 1910, p. 18
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SEP
03
c1905 George Maxwell Memorial Library, Rockville, CT
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SEP
03
[LIB3678]The history of the Rockville Public Library began in 1893 with the bequest of $10,000 from George Maxwell to the town for a free public library. Previously, private subscription library services, which charged a fee, existed in the area. The bequest was given with the provision that the town raise an equal amount in five years.The present building, constructed in 1904, was designed by Charles A. Platt of New York. It was a gift from Mr. Maxwell's wife and children after his death. In addition to the building, the gift included funding to maintain and operate the facility. The majority of the library's current operating budget continues to come from this source. The total cost for the lot, building, and furnishings was approximately $150,000. The library was dedicated and opened on June 29, 1904. [Thanks to the Rockville Public Library, www.biblio.org]
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