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Joseph Mann Public Library

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Text on front reads: "Public Library, Two Rivers, Wis." This Carnegie Library was built in 1914 of cream brick in the Prairie School style. It was funded by a $1000 donation from Mrs. Joseph Mann and a $12,500 donation from Andrew Carnegie.

Date Created:
1914
Creator:
E.C. Kropp Co.

Publication Information

Creator E.C. Kropp Co.
Date Created 1914

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 postcard
Dimensions 14 x 9 cm

Collection Information

Digital Collection History Center
Source Collection Wisconsin postcard collection, circa 1860s?-circa 1990s
Call Number PH 2744
Catalog Record https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999465793002121
Finding Aid https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph02744

Copyright Information

Copyright Status COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W013YCQ
Legacy ID
WHi 150532

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