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Darlington Public Library
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Exterior view from lawn of the Darlington Public Library. Above the main entrance it reads: "Carnegie Free Library." On the reverse of the photograph is reads: "Claude + Starck, Madison, arch., 1904, Carnegie Bldg., $10,000." Steps lead up to the entrance of the brick and stone building with a chimney on the right side. Additional notes from "Small Library Buildings; A Collection of Plans Contributed by the League of Library Commissions, 1908." COST - $10,117.73. Basement unfinished, cost of completion $600. 12.83c per cubic foot. Contract $9,297 (including book cases and loan desk). Heating plant $770, Lighting plant $135, Plumbing $200, Floor covering $203.10, Architect's fee $379.65, Furniture $168. CONSTRUCTION - Gothic architecture. Pressed brick and Bedford stone, with slate roof. Plate glass. Oak finish inside. Pine floors covered with cork carpet. Steam heat. Electric lights in ceiling and on each table. Natural light excellent from high windows at rear. Ventilated from windows and fireplace. Oak wall shelving 7'2" high. Low shelving with corticene bulletin above in children's room. DIMENSIONS - 60x48. Main Floor 12'6". high basement 10'. CAPACITY - 5,000 volumes, without use of floor cases. Seating capacity 20 each for reference and children's rooms, 32 for book room at rear.
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Dimensions | 25 x 20 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Photographs of the exteriors and interiors of public library buildings in Wisconsin, 1890-1948, 1959 |
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| Call Number | PH 1683 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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WHi 63868
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525 Main St
100007661
Located in Darlington, Lafayette County
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