"It (the library) is the heart of the cultural unit of this community."
The Beginning (1870-1900)
Historic Photograph of 542 Minnesota Avenue
Sarah Richart, local dog catcher donated her earnings to fund the library
Minn. Ave. at 5th looking East
First Librarian - Miss Elizabeth Dickinson
Carnegie Library (1901-1957)
View of Carnegie from the East
Children using stereoscopes at library
View of Carnegie from the North
Carnegie Interior Circulation Desk
Carnegie Interior Circulation Desk
Carnegie Interior Circulation Desk
Carnegie Interior Display
Carnegie Interior Reference Room
Carnegie Interior Youth Services
Carnegie Interior Youth Services
Carnegie Interior Youth Services
Carnegie Interior Youth Services
Carnegie Interior YS Display
Carnegie Interior YS Display
Librarian Florence Sheppard
Carnegie Library Postcard 1
Carnegie Library Postcard 2
Carnegie Library Postcard 3
Carnegie Library Postcard 4
Carnegie Library Postcard 5
Carnegie Library Postcard 6
Carnegie Library Postcard 7
Carnegie Library Postcard 8
1904 photo of the Downtown Carnegie Library
1960 photo of the Downtown Carnegie Library
Aerial photo of Minnesota Ave.
Carnegie Library viewed from the South
Rose Garden leading to Library
Technical Services area used to process materials
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