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Carnegie Public Library , Owosso, Michigan, c1915
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LIB391726The idea of a library for the people of Owosso grew out of a literary club. During the Civil War, a group of women met regularly to work for the Union cause and to help provide for the soldiers. Once the war was over, they continued to meet together as a literary club. On May 5, 1867 the Ladies’ Library Association was formally organized. In August of 1910, the City of Owosso agreed to take over the library. In 1911, the Carnegie Corporation was contacted regarding the funds for a new building; land was donated by the Woodard family. Ground was broken for the building on September 2, 1913, and on October 28, 1913, the cornerstone was laid. On July 4, 1914, a formal dedication of the new building was held. Once the books could be moved into place, it was opened to the public. In 1994, The Owosso Public and Durand Memorial Libraries combined to form the Shiawassee District Library. A more detailed histo
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1911, Carnegie Public Library, Interior, Waupaca, Wisconsin
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1908 Carnegie Public Library, Lewiston, Idaho
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[LIB11141] Built in 1901 and closed in 1999, this structure is located on a hill overlooking the town of Lewiston in Pioneer Park.
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1906 Carnegie Public Library, Columbus, Ohio
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[LIB2585] - April 8, 1907: The new Main Library opens to the public. Columbus Ohio 1872 Antique Panoramic Map by HistoryInFrameJoin one of the biggest artwork affiliate programs
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1948 Carnegie Public Library, Muncie, Indiana
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[LIB1743] The Local History & Genealogy collection is located in downtown Muncie inside Carnegie Library at 301 East Jackson Street. Our friendly and knowledgeable employees are available to assist you with your historical and genealogical research. [Website] History of Muncie: A town in Indiana up to the year 1991 and other hysterical trivia
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