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1. Sauk Centre School House and Library, Sauk Centre, Minnesota

Date Created:
1887
Description:
Postcard of school and library in Sauk Centre, Minnesota in 1907. The School was destroyed by fire in 1915.
Contributing Institution:
Sauk Centre Area Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

2. Art Department, Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Sifford, Bruce
Date Created:
1889 - 1910
Description:
A patron looking at slides in the Art Department in Minneapolis Public Library's original Central Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

3. Art Department, Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1889 - 1910
Description:
The Art Department in Minneapolis Public Library's original Central Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

4. Clipping Department, Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1889 - 1910
Description:
The clipping files in Minneapolis Public Library's original Central Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

5. Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1889 - 1950
Description:
A sign from Minneapolis Public Library's Central Library at Tenth Street and Hennepin Avenue. "Rest Rooms - Entrance outside 10th St., Rear of building." This building opened in 1889 and was in service until a new buildling opened in 1961.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

6. First Annual Report of the Minneapolis Public Library, for the year ending December 31, 1890

Creator:
Minneapolis Public Library
Date Created:
1890-12-31
Description:
Annual report featuring a statement by Board President T.B. Walker, and statistical and financial data reported by Librarian Herbert Putnam. Appendices include books by classification, circulation by month, circulation by classification, Northside branch circulation, Franklin branch circulation, summary of statistics, and a list of donors.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

7. North Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1893 - 1910
Description:
Exterior of the North branch of Minneapolis Public Library. This building, at 1834 Emerson Avenue North, Minneapolis, Minnesota, was designed by architect Frederick Corser and served the north Minneapolis community from 1893 to 1977.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

8. Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1893-11-15
Description:
Minneapolis Public Library's Central Library at Tenth Street and Hennepin Avenue. This building opened in 1889 and was in service until a new building replaced it in 1961.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

9. Biennial Report of the State Public Library Commission of Minnesota

Creator:
State Public Library Commission of Minnesota
Date Created:
1899 - 1924
Description:
Published as: Biennial Report of the State Public Library Commission of Minnesota, First to Third, 1899/1900 - 1903/1904; Minnesota Public Library Commission Biennial Report, Fourth to Tenth, 1905/1906 - 1916/1918; Biennial Report, Library Division (State of Minnesota, Department of Education), First/Eleventh to Third/Thirteenth, 1919/1920 - 1923/1924). The thirteen reports of the series were issued separately and later bound in one volume. Selected photographs of Minnesota public libraries are included in most reports.
Contributing Institution:
Division of State Library Services, Minnesota Department of Education
Type:
Text
Format:
Reports

10. Business Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1920
Description:
Interior of the Business Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

11. Business Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900 - 1920
Description:
Mrs. Dietrichson and Luella Berger (in white blouse) in the Business Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

12. Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Hibbard, C. J.
Date Created:
1900-1930
Description:
Exterior of Minneapolis Public Library's Central Library at Tenth Street and Hennepin Avenue. This building opened in 1889 and was in service until 1959.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

13. Public Library, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Date Created:
1900?
Description:
Interior view of the Public Library. This might be a room in lobby of West Hotel, which was used as a library before the Carnegie Library was built.
Contributing Institution:
Stearns History Museum
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

14. Neighborhoods of Duluth: Central Hillside, Public Library, Duluth, Minnesota

Date Created:
1901-10-25
Description:
Public Library under construction; building Carnegie Library; Second Street and First Avenue West; 101 West First Street; bricklayer is working on the dome; construction materials; scaffold; crane; power lines; boardwalk sidewalks; workers; work men; building; construction site; streetcar tracks; dirt street
Contributing Institution:
University of Minnesota Duluth, Kathryn A. Martin Library, Northeast Minnesota Historical Collections
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

15. Exterior front of the St. Cloud Public Library, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Date Created:
1902 - 1920
Description:
This is an early photograph of the St. Cloud Public Library's Carnegie building which stood at 124 Fifth Avenue South from 1902 until it was torn down in 1981.
Contributing Institution:
Great River Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Slides (photographs)

16. St. Peter Public Library, St. Peter, Minnesota

Creator:
Raitt
Date Created:
1904 - 1907
Description:
This postcard shows the St. Peter Public Library, which was located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry street.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

17. St. Peter Public Library, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1904 - 1907
Description:
This postcard shows the St. Peter Public Library on the northeast corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry street.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

18. Minutes of the Board of Trustees of the Grand Marais Public Library, Grand Marais, Minnesota

Creator:
Board of Trustees of the Grand Marais Public Library (Grand Marais, Minnesota)
Date Created:
1904 - 1967
Description:
This ledger contains the handwritten minutes of the meetings of the Board of Trustees of the Grand Marais Public Library, in Grand Marais, Minnesota, from the first meeting in December 1904 through September 1967. The establishment and development of the library can be traced through these notes, along with the participation of many prominent community members who considered the library an important asset to their town.
Contributing Institution:
Grand Marais Public Library
Type:
Text
Format:
Minutes (administrative records)

19. St. Peter Public Library, St. Peter, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907 - 1913
Description:
This was once the St. Peter Public Library. The building is located on the northeast corner of the intersection of Minnesota Avenue and Mulberry Street in St. Peter. This photograph was taken prior to the construction on the National Guard Armory to the north in 1913.
Contributing Institution:
Nicollet County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

20. State Firemen's Convention, St. Cloud, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907-06
Description:
Attendees at the 1907 Minnesota State Firemen's Convention are gathered on the front steps of the St. Cloud Public Library's Carnegie building.
Contributing Institution:
Great River Regional Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

21. Public Library, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1907?
Description:
Exterior view of the Mankato Public Library building.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

22. Glenwood Public Library, Glenwood, Minnesota

Date Created:
1908
Description:
Exterior view of the Carnegie Public Library at Glenwood, built in 1908.
Contributing Institution:
Pope County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

23. Public Library, Fergus Falls, Minnesota

Creator:
Bjornaas, Haakon, 1884-1949; Oxley, W.T.
Date Created:
1908?
Description:
Exterior view of the Public Library in Fergus Falls, Minnesota.
Contributing Institution:
Northwest Minnesota Historical Center
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

24. Glenwood Public Library, Glenwood, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909
Description:
Exterior view of the newly completed Carnegie Library in Glenwood, Minnesota with two young girls on the steps.
Contributing Institution:
Pope County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

25. Camden Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1909 - 1910
Description:
The John D. Webber Fieldhouse in Webber Park, under construction. The Camden Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library was housed in this building in Webber Park from 1910�1954. It was renamed Webber Park Library in 1954 and the buidling was razed for a new library building in 1979.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

26. F. McArdell Home Bakery and Public Library Station J, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910
Description:
Man in apron standing in front of F. McArdell Home Bakery. The caption on the back reads, "Mac students' eating and library stand".
Contributing Institution:
Macalester College
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

27. Carnegie Library, Northfield, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1916
Description:
Exterior view of Carnegie Public Library in Northfield, Minnesota. Handwritten note on back of postcard reads "Removed from Bessie M. Burnham Scrapbook."
Contributing Institution:
Carleton College Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

28. Technical Room, Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Hibbard, C. J.
Date Created:
1910 - 1920
Description:
The Technical Room in Minneapolis Public Library's original Central Library is shown filled with male patrons. In the foreground is a tray of volumes labelled "U.S. Boy's Working Reserve."
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

29. Northfield Public Library, Northfield, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1945
Description:
Exterior view of the Northfield Carnegie Library, the city's public library.
Contributing Institution:
Carleton College Archives
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

30. Camden Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1954
Description:
The Camden Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library was housed in the John D. Webber Memorial Fieldhouse in Webber Park from 1910�1954. It was renamed Webber Park Library in 1954 and razed for a new library building in 1979.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

31. Camden Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910 - 1954
Description:
This shows the interior of the Camden Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library, which was housed in the John D. Webber Memorial Fieldhouse in Webber Park from 1910�1954. It was renamed Webber Park Library in 1954 and razed for a new library building in 1979.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

32. Camden Park Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Hibbard, C. J.
Date Created:
1910 - 1954
Description:
The Camden Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library was housed in the John D. Webber Memorial Fieldhouse in Webber Park from 1910�1954. It was renamed Webber Park Library in 1954 and razed for a new library building in 1979.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

33. Art Department, Central Library, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910-1930
Description:
Patrons using stereoscope viewers in the Art Department of Minneapolis Public Library's original Central Library.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

34. Hutchinson Public Library, Hutchinson, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Informal portrait of Arthur Bublitz and Ed Gerber sitting on a park bench in Library Square in front of the Public Library.
Contributing Institution:
McLeod County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

35. Public Library, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Exterior view of the Mankato Public Library building.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

36. Public Library, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1910?
Description:
Exterior view of the Public Library building in Mankato.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

37. Greetings from Glenwood, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911
Description:
Collage of images including: Glenwood High School, Public Library, Congregational Church, Court House, boat landing and Minnesota Avenue. Colored line drawings.
Contributing Institution:
Pope County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

38. Walker Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Creator:
Hibbard, C. J.
Date Created:
1911 - 1954
Description:
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1970s the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

39. Public Library, Mankato, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911?
Description:
Exterior view of the Mankato Public Library building.
Contributing Institution:
Blue Earth County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

40. Walker Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1911?
Description:
Located in the Uptown neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Walker branch of Minneapolis Public Library opened in 1911 at 2901 Hennepin Avenue South. In the 1970s the branch moved across the street.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

41. Seven Corners Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912 - 1930
Description:
Exterior of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South, built in 1912 and in use until 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

42. Seven Corners Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912 - 1930
Description:
Exterior of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South, built in 1912 and in use until 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

43. Seven Corners Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912 - 1950
Description:
Exterior of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South, built in 1912 and in use until 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

44. Seven Corners Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912 - 1950
Description:
Exterior of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South, built in 1912 and in use until 1967.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

45. Seven Corners Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1912-1920
Description:
Patrons fill the Reading Room of the Seven Corners Branch of Minneapolis Public Library, built in 1912 at 300 Fifteenth Avenue South and in use until 1967. The Seven Corners (Cedar-Riverside) area was teeming with new immigrants and the library was quite busy.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

46. Sheridan Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913 - 1915
Description:
The first branch of the Minneapolis Public Library to serve the northeast Minneapolis community was established in 1913 in the Sheridan High School building, shown here at Broadway and University Avenue Northeast. Branch services later moved to the Logan Park fieldhouse, and eventually became the Pierre Bottineau branch.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

47. Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913-05-28
Description:
Laying the cornerstone for the Detroit Public Library in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota in 1926). Gust Randolph, the contractor, is on the left, Casper Wackman is holding the trowel and Alfred Meili is looking down.
Contributing Institution:
Becker County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

48. Construction, excavation and foundation walls of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913-12-01
Description:
The bedrock is exposed and being drilled, cut and removed from the construction site. Foundation walls are shown in their wood and metal frames. Various types of construction tools, including type of power-operated drill are shown.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

49. Detroit Public Library, Detroit, Minnesota

Date Created:
1913?
Description:
Outside view of the Detroit Public Library in Detroit, Minnesota (became Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, in 1926).
Contributing Institution:
Becker County Historical Society
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Postcards

50. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914 - 1920
Description:
The children's room of the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

51. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914 - 1920
Description:
Shelves of magazines in the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

52. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914 - 1920
Description:
A fireplace in the children's section of the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

53. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914 - 1930
Description:
Exterior view of the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

54. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914 - 1936
Description:
Exterior view of the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

55. Foundation site of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-07-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from approximately present day corners of Kellogg Boulevard and Market Street, looking towards Washington and 4th Streets. The photograph shows the foundation of the construction site almost completed. The building being constructed in the background is the Minnesota Club. In the far background of the construction is the Cathedral of Saint Paul.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

56. Foundation site of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library with construction crane, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-07-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from present day corners of 4th and Washington Streets, looking towards Kellogg Boulevard and Market Street. The entrance to the construction site is off of Kellogg Boulevard. The construction shacks of the Thomas J. Steen company are by that entrance. The construction barricade provides advertisement for North Western Fuel Company's Scranton Coal. Construction for the building cranes has begun.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

57. Foundation site of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library with building materials on site, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-08-01
Description:
This photograph is taken from Washington Street looking towards the corners of Market Street and Kellogg Boulevard. A scaffold and building crane are now on site. Some areas of the foundation are being enclosed.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

58. Kellogg Boulevard view of foundation site of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-08-01
Description:
This photograph is taken from approximately the present day corner of Market Street and Kellogg Boulevard, looking towards Washington and 4th Streets. The entire construction area is surrounded by a barricade. A delivery of lumber has a sign on it that reads: "Brooks Brothers Lumber." The second floor of the Minnesota Club is being worked on. The tower of the Cathedral of Saint Paul is visible behind the Minnesota Club. The Saint Paul Auditorium is to the right of the Minnesota Club. The twin spires of the Saint Louis Catholic Church can be seen behind the trees of Rice Park, which is on 4th Street.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

59. Building of scaffolds and cranes for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-01
Description:
The photograph is taken from present day Market Street, looking towards Washington Street. Construction of the scaffolds and building cranes has begun. Construction continues on the third floor of the Minnesota Club.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

60. Kellogg Boulevard view of building of scaffolds and cranes for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-01
Description:
The photograph is taken from present day Washington Street looking towards Market Street and Kellogg Boulevard. Building crews are constructing scaffolds and assembling cranes. To the right of the crane on the left side of the construction site is the beginning of the construction of the James J. Hill Reference Library. The James J. Hill Reference Library and the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library were constructed as one building, separated by a common wall.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

61. Mixing of concrete on building site for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-10
Description:
Close detail of the construction scaffolding. To the left of the scaffolding are machines used to mix concrete. Workers with wheelbarrows are collecting the mixture. To the right of the mixing drum is a small wooden structure that houses the engine that provides the power to mix the concrete. Exhaust smoke is coming from the stack that rises above the small wooden structure. Various construction workers are on the site. Four men in suits and hats plus another man in a vest and hat seem to be posing for the photographer. These men may be members of the Steen Construction Company. The photograph displays the words "Steen Construction Company."
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

62. Laying of Corner Stone for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-15
Description:
Photograph is taken at the present day corners of Washington and 4th Streets. Dignitaries, ladies and gentlemen are dressed for the occasion are shown around the corner stone. Architect Electus D. Litchfield (1872-1952) stands in lower right corner holding straw hat.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

63. Laying of cornerstone of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-15
Description:
Various dignitaries connected with the construction of the library are standing by the corner stone.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

64. Laying the cornerstone of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-09-15
Description:
This photograph is taken on the present day corners of Washington and 4th Street. This appears to be the dedication ceremony. The individual standing by the corner stone is making a speech. The speaker is not identified. Dignitaries are seated closest to the speaker. Note the woman in the left side of the photograph, same level as the speaker, who is holding a baby. Workers from the Minnesota Club have ceased working to listen to the speech. In the background, to the right of a pile of building materials, is a street car on 4th Street. In front of the wall stands architect Electus D. Litchfield (1872-1952), who is putting on his straw hat.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

65. Construction site showing scaffolding and cranes for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-10-01
Description:
Photograph taken from present day Market Street, looking towards the corners of Washington and 4th Street. The scaffolding is completed and the cranes are in place. Lumber, bricks, sand and other aggregate needed for mixing concrete are now on site.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

66. Construction site showing scaffolding and cranes for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-10-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from the present day corners of Washington and 4th Streets. Building materials are now in abundance as construction moves ahead. In this photograph the cranes are now rigged with their cables. The scaffold on the right side of the photograph shows what may be hand holds permitting the crane operator to climb into the operating cab.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

67. Construction site showing scaffolding and cranes for construction of Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-11-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from the present day corners of Kellogg Boulevard and Market Street, looking towards Washington Street. Construction workers and supervisors are on site. To their left is a portable steam engine on a sledge, known as a "donkey engine." Building materials on site include a shipment of bricks. Wood and metal framings are in place for work on the first floor of the library. Scaffolds are now enclosed inside the building walls of the second floor.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

68. Construction site showing scaffolding, cranes and first floor of library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-11-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from present day 4th Street. Work begins on the first floor of the library. Foundation work for the library staircase is beginning.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

69. Construction site, first floor of library for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-11-19
Description:
Photograph is taken from present day 4th Street. The first floor of the library is almost complete. Various materials are seen around the foundation of the library. Frame work for a power lift, for moving building materials, is being constructed between the existing scaffolds.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

70. Construction site second floor of library for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-12-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day corner of Washington and 4th Streets. The first floor is enclosed and work on the second floor has begun. A power lift between the scaffolds in now complete and will move building materials to the upper floors. The part of the building on Kellogg Boulevard and Washington Street side, appears to have a rectangular open area. This opening will eventually house eight floors of metal stacks for library materials.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

71. Construction site second floor of library for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1914-12-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day Market Street, looking towards Washington and 4th Streets. Construction materials fill the building site. Bricks can be seen on the workers scaffolding on the interior walls. The steam-powered engine (known as a "donkey engine") that operates the power lift can be seen to the left of the base of the lift. The lift makes use of a conveyor and chute. Note the octagonal shape workers scaffold on the 4th Street side of the building. Windows are being installed in the Minnesota Club. In the upper left of the photograph a horse and wagon can be seen on Kellogg Boulevard.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

72. Basement of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915
Description:
Installation of ventilation system, basement of Central library.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

73. Basement of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915
Description:
Work continues on ventilation system, basement of Central library.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

74. Basement of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915
Description:
Mechanical work completed. Side of boiler is showing at right and steam turbines at left.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

75. Basement of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915
Description:
Work completed, including electrical meters at left and a steam-driven pump.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

76. Bookmobile, Hennepin County Library, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
The Hennepin County Free Library Service truck is parked in front of the home of William Layman.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

77. Bookmobile, Hennepin County Library, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
Student read books delivered to them at their school by the Hennepin County Library bookmobile.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

78. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
A class of schoolchildren are being taught how to use the library in the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

79. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
A drawing of the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Drawings (visual works)

80. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
A fireplace in the children's section of the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

81. Franklin Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
A fireplace in the club room of the Franklin Branch of the Minneapolis Public Library. Opened in August 1914 at 1314 East Franklin Avenue, and designed by architect Edward L. Tilton, this was the first library building in Minneapolis to be built with funds from Andrew Carnegie. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

82. Sumner Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
A display of menorahs and books in the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

83. Sumner Branch, Minneapolis Public Library, Minneapolis, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915 - 1930
Description:
A display in the Sumner branch of Minneapolis Public Library, located at 611 Van White Memorial Boulevard, which opened in 1915. The Carnegie-funded building is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1885, the Minneapolis Public Library grew to include a Central Library and fourteen branches. In 2008 the library was merged into the Hennepin County Library system.
Contributing Institution:
Hennepin County Library, James K. Hosmer Special Collections Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Negatives (photographic)

84. Construction site second floor of library interior walls, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-01-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day Washington and 4th Streets, looking towards present day Market Street and Kellogg Boulevard. Interior walls define the various rooms that will be on the second floor. Exterior construction of the James J. Hill Reference Library can now be clearly seen. Note the two workers below the what will be the staircase and main entry to the library.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

85. Construction site second floor of library with interior walls for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-01-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day Market Street. A snow fall has covered building materials and construction site.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

86. Construction site second floor of library for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-02-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from the corner of present day Washington and 4th Streets. The upper left portion of the photograph shows the interior and exterior walls of the James J. Hill Reference Library. The lighter color portion is the exterior wall, and the darker portion the interior wall.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

87. Construction site second floor of library with interior walls for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-02-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day Market Street. Work continues on the second floor, exterior walls continue to take shape. Near the center of the photo, a portable steam engine, or "donkey engine" appears to have steam coming out of its tall chimney.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

88. Construction site second floor of library with interior walls for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-03-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day Market Street. The wood frames for the arched windows can be seen in detail. Scaffolding is increasing in height to match construction of walls.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

89. Construction site second floor of library with interior walls for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-03-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from the corner of present day Washington and 4th Streets. The exterior of the second floor is almost complete. Scaffolding and cranes on the 4th Street side of the building have been raised in height.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

90. Construction site, second floor for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-04-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from the corner of present day Washington and 4th Streets. The exterior of the second floor is almost complete. Scaffolding and cranes have been raised in height to begin working of the third floor. A wooden frame arch support is now in place above what will be the main entrance to the library.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

91. Construction site, third floor for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-04-02
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day Market Street. Construction of the third floor begins. Scaffolding for the power lift and cranes has be raised in height. Interior scaffolds can be seen within the area of the second floor.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

92. Construction site for the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library and the James J. Hill Reference Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-05-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from elevated position of present day Kellogg Boulevard. On the right side of the photograph is the James J. Hill Reference Library. Interior scaffolding and supports are visible for both library buildings.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

93. Construction site, third floor for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-05-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position from present day corners of Washington and 4th Streets. The second floor is now enclosed and work begins on the third floor. The common wall between the Saint Paul Public Library and the James J. Hill Reference Library is visible. In the upper left portion of the photograph, workers on the fourth floor of the James J. Hill Reference Library.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

94. Plumbing installation for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-05-13
Description:
Plumbing installation, men's lavatory of Central Library. Completed work shown in photo dated 12/16/1915.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

95. Construction site, fourth floor for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-06-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position of present day Washington and 4th Streets. Foundation for the stair case and entrance of the library has begun. Workers present at the near corner between first and second floors (blurred), on the trusses just left of the photo's center and on the far right edge. Work on the roof of the James J. Hill Reference Library has begun.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

96. Construction site, fourth floor for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-06-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position of present day Kellogg Boulevard, looking towards Washington and 4th Streets. The power lift has been extended to a further height to deliver building materials to the upper floors. Building bricks and aggregate for concrete are still present on the building site. Building cranes are almost obscured within the walls of the library. Note the addition of a service entrance to the James J. Hill Reference Library. The Cathedral of Saint Paul is visible in the upper left portion of the photograph.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

97. Construction site, fourth floor for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-07-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from an elevated position of present day Kellogg Boulevard, looking towards Washington and 4th Streets. The exterior walls for all four floors are now completed. Roof trusses are now being set in place. Cranes are still visible in the section of the library facing Washington Street, as is a worker with a wheelbarrow on top of the library. Frames for the windows are visible in the construction yard.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

98. Construction site of the Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-07-01
Description:
Photograph is taken from present day corners of Washington and 4th Streets. The exterior wall are completed. Work continues on the main entrances for both Saint Paul Public Library and James J. Hill Reference Library. A building cranes are still visible on site.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

99. View of library facade from Fourth Street for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-07-21
Description:
The photograph is taken from present day 4th Street. The fa?ade is almost completed. Two building cranes are visible in front of the library. Window frames are now present on the second floor.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs

100. Work on roof continues for Central Library of the Saint Paul Public Library, St. Paul, Minnesota

Date Created:
1915-08-06
Description:
The photograph is taken from present day 4th corners of Washington and 4th Streets. Window frames are now installed being installed on the third floors of the library. The roof will soon enclose the library. The power lift is still needed for the finishing work.
Contributing Institution:
Saint Paul Public Library
Type:
Still Image
Format:
Black-and-white photographs
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