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1908, Ericson Library, Boone, Iowa
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[LIB11269] She Reads Books To Live Book Lover Poster by kat_parrella View another fine art print at zazzle
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Library, Waverly, Iowa
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[LIB11268] - A really nice view of the snow-covered library. I Love Waverly, Iowa Watch by FamousCities Shop for additional Watches
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MAR
31
1909, Public Library, Sioux City, Iowa
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[LIB11243] Sioux City, Iowa - Large Letter Scenes Postcards by LanternPress View more Sioux Postcards at zazzle.com
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MAR
11
1917, Carnegie Library, Manchester, Iowa
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MAR
11
[LIB11234] - In 1902 a donation of $10,000 was received from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation for the erection of a Free Public Library Building. An additional $3,200 was raised by public subscription. A site was chosen at 304 North Franklin Street and in March 1903 the Carnegie Public Library was completed and formally occupied. The total number of books at that time was 4736 and circulation totaled 8744 in a year. [Website]
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MAR
09
1954, Koren Library, Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
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09
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JUL
07
Public Library, Waverly, Iowa
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[LIB11106] On February 20, 1903, Andrew Carnegie, a wealthy New York philanthropist, awarded Waverly a $10,000 grant to construct a new library building. The new library was dedicated on January 1, 1905, and opened to the public for their use. At that time, the population of Waverly was 2,916 and the library owned less than 2,000 books. [Wikipedia]
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JUN
16
Public Library, Osceola, Iowa
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JUN
16
[LIB11080] Present day view of the library:
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JUN
16
1915 Public Library, Muscatine, Iowa
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JUN
05
Stack Room, Masonic Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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MAY
27
1920, Carnegie Public Library, Estherville, Iowa
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MAY
27
[LIB11050] - In 1902, W.P. Ward, City Supervisor, corresponded with Andrew Carnegie in regard to a gift for a Library building in Estherville. Mayor Hartung received a letter from Carnegie stating he would give $10,000 to the city with the understanding that the city furnish a site and pledge $1,000 annually for its support. In 1903 the Carnegie building was completed and occupied by Fall. First official Librarian: Sade Davidson. [Website]
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MAY
19
Public Library, Belmond, Iowa
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[LIB11036] Website
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1917, Public Library, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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[LIB11034] Website
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MAR
10
Library, Boone, Iowa
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10
[LIB10727] A "free reading room" was started by Boone residents in 1885. The assets were turned over to the city in 1889 to become a public library. In 1901 Senator C.J. A. Ericson, a Boone businessman, gave the city a building to house the library. The building was enlarged in 1923 thanks to a donation by his daughter, Miss Rena Ericson. In 1993 the building was enlarged and remodeled from the proceeds of a 1 cent local option sales tax approved by the voters. [website]
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MAR
05
Carnegie Library, Jefferson, Iowa
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MAR
05
[LIB10674] Website
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MAR
05
Library, Charles City, Iowa
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MAR
05
[LIB10673] Located inside the Charles City Public Library is The Mooney Art Collection. It reflects both Arthur Mooney's love of art and of the community where he grew up. The collection features the works of classical artists such as Dali (seen on the left), Picasso, Rembrandt and Goya. [website]
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NOV
15
1923 East Side Library, Waterloo, Iowa
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[LIB10.043] The building is still standing though no longer in use as a library. Contemporary photo 2011 provided by RifeIdeas, through Wikipedia. Attribution: By RifeIdeas (Own work) [CC-BY-SA-3.0 (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0) or GFDL (http://www.gnu.org/copyleft/fdl.html)], via Wikimedia Commons
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OCT
15
1908 Public Library, Clinton, Iowa
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Kendal Young Library, Webster City, Iowa
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[LIB8037] - Early in the history of Hamilton county there came to Webster City two men whose memory will ever be cherished by a grateful people. These were Kendall Young and Jacob M Funk. They were both capitalists and men of financial genius but both were retiring and modest in general conduct. Kendall Young had no children and Jacob Funk had neither wife nor children. In many respects they were opposite from each other. Kendall Young was a republican, Jacob Funk was a democrat. Kendall Young was a down town man while Jacob Funk was an up town man. Kendall Young was a banker and conducted his business in a most orderly and systematic manner. Jacob Funk was a farmer, builder, landlord and man of many diversified interests and usually kept his accounts in his head. Both agreed however, in a good opinion of the city in which they lived and of its people, their neighbors and friends. Kendall Young established the Kendall Young Library. Jacob Funk founded Mercy Hospital. Both were
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FEB
27
Public Library, Oskaloosa, Iowa
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FEB
27
[LIB7633] The Oskaloosa Public Library opened its doors in 1903. The Oskaloosa Women's Club spearheaded the drive to create a public library for the community. The Carnegie Foundation donated $20,000 for the library's construction, and the library's first book collection came from the YMCA library (which had had a members-only library). In 1997, an addition to the library building doubled its space. Many new patrons do not realize there was an addition because both the interior and exterior colors, woodwork and bricks match the original building's early 20th century look. The library also features a centennial time capsule that was sealed in September 2003 and will not be opened until Sept. 14, 2103. [Website]
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FEB
04
1913 Library, Muscatine, Iowa
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[LIB7615] On June 4, 1900, P. M. Musser announced, through the president of the board, that he would provide the community with it’s first library building, if Muscatine citizens would designate funds for its continuing support. Plans were prepared for a two story portage red sandstone exterior and tile roof. Citizens voted 1,285 to 11 for a proposed one-mill tax levy to support and establish the library. The original Musser gift was to be $25,000 to $30,000. However, with the donation of the land and building expenses, the gift probably totaled closer to $50,000. The cornerstone of the building was set May 6, 1901. On February 19, 1902 the new P. M. Musser Public Library was opened. [Website]
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1909 Library, Humboldt, Iowa
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[LIB6590] Built of native limestone in 1909 from a Carnegie endowment, the original library is now joined by an addition built in 1992. Plans of Fort Dodge, Humboldt Case For The Ipod Touch by davidrumsey
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FEB
08
Public Library, Mason City, Iowa
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08
[LIB6422] - Mason City’s first library started in 1871 and was not a free public service but rather a subscription library. Only paid subscribers were allowed to borrow books. The project did not last very long and in 1888, a second library opened as a reading room. That ended when, in 1892, the city’s voters decided to levy a one mill tax on property to support a free public library. [Read more of the history of this library here] A Patton and Miller design, this library was dedicated on January 10, 1905, but by 1940 a new library was opened. It now houses private businesses. [Wikipedia]
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JAN
28
1907 Public Library, Chariton, Iowa
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JAN
28
[LIB6162] - This postcard was addressed to Miss Jessie Combs, Red Oak, Iowa. It was sent to her from her Cousin Sarah. This library was dedicated on Oct 28, 1904. It is still in use as a library.
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JAN
28
1916 Jane A. Chilcote Free City Library, Washington, Iowa
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[LIB6159] - 1901-1952 In 1901 Jane A. Chilcote, widow of Dr. Alexander Chilcote, bequeathed her house at 120 E. Main to the City of Washington to use as a public library. In her honor, the library was affectionately known as the Jane A. Chilcote Library for many years. Original portraits of both Jane and Alexander Chilcote can be seen on the second floor of the public library, behind the information desk. The Chilcote house was extensively remodeled to serve as the library. A lovely painting of the Chilcote Library by Edna Jones can be seen in the second reading room of the public library above the globe. During the late forties and early fifties the house had begun to seriously deteriorate. The foundation had begun to crumble and the walls and floors were infested with termites. In 1952 the city undertook the construction of a new building on the site funded in large part by major donations by Fort Sherman and Ralph Smith. The Chilcote house was demolished and the mai
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