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Elisha D. Smith Library

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Exterior view from road of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Over the main entrance, at the roof line, it reads: "Elisha D. Smith Library." The building is made of stone and has three large stone arches at the entrance. Three men are standing on the front steps.

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Format Image
Dimensions 25 x 19 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Photographs of the exteriors and interiors of public library buildings in Wisconsin, 1890-1948, 1959
Call Number PH 1683

Copyright Information

Copyright Status NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W014CJJ
Legacy ID
WHi 64770

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Elisha D. Smith Library

Elisha D. Smith Library

Exterior view from road of the Elisha D. Smith Library in winter. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Over the main entrance, at the roof line, it reads: "Elis...

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Photographs
Elisha D. Smith Library

Elisha D. Smith Library

1899

Copy of an artist's rendition of an exterior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. Pen and ink drawing is signed: "G.J. de Gelleke, 1899." Bottom of drawing reads: "Elisha D. Smith Library, Menasha,...

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Photographs
Elisha D. Smith Library

Elisha D. Smith Library

Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Lower left of photograph reads: "Van Ryn & de Gelleke Architects, Milwaukee, ...

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Elisha D. Smith Library

Elisha D. Smith Library

Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Throughout the room in the foreground are reading tables and chairs, a librar...

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Elisha D. Smith Library

Elisha D. Smith Library

circa 1910-1919

Exterior view of a library with arches and columns. Caption reads: "Elisha D. Smith Library, Menasha, Wis."

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Stanley Public Library

Stanley Public Library

Exterior view from road of the Stanley Public Library. The library opened in 1901 and was funded with a $15,000 donation from Mrs. S.F. Moon. Above the main entrance it reads: "Public Library." The...

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