Dedication brochure for the Jubal Howe Memorial Library, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts September 24, 1903
subjectcollectiondate- – 1903
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library. www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
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- – English
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Central Regional Advisory Council CRAC NEWS Tour of the Month
description- – The monthly newsletter is from October-November 1972 and features the Shrewsbury Free Public Library as the Tour of the Month. The newsletter contains the history of the library as well as current happenings at the library in pages 2-3. A photo of the Regional Administrator and general announcements are also described in pages 4-6.
- – Shrewsbury (Mass.)--History
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
- – 1972
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
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- – Central Massachusetts Regional Library System
- – English
"Homecoming"and 50th Anniversary brochure for the Shrewsbury Public Library
description- – Program booklet for the Homecoming and 50th Anniversary of the Shrewsbury Public Library dated November 8th, 1903-1953.
- – 1953
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
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- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Shows the new children's room in the basement level under the original building. Looking towards the south you see the new furniture, bookcases and carpeting. The original brick pillars and walls as they are being used in the reconstruction.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
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- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 12/30/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: N. S. VIEW: Children's Room
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Artemus Ward Annex children's room.
description- – This room was added in 1922 through a donation by a descendent of Artemus Ward and originally housed a library of Eastern Massachusetts Biography and History. It later became the Children's Room and this image show how it was used in the 1950's.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Ward, Artemus ,1834-1867.
- – Library buildings--Shrewsbury (Mass) - History
- – 1950's (?)
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – Leonard C. Strainer photographer
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Shows the reconstruction in the original building of the main entryway off of Main Street. In the center of the photo you can see the original wood doors and leaded glass panels from the 1903 building.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 12/1/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: Main Lobby VIEW: South
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – View of the construction of the basement and stairway in the new wing. Shows the glass entryway and the angled lighting in the ceiling and support beams.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 10/31/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: Basement VIEW: North East
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – View of construction of the skylight and entrance. On the left is the original side entrance to the library designated as Artemus Ward Annex. Today this is the outside book drop.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 8/30/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: North Face VIEW: South
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Shows the construction of the roof and trusses for the library addition.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 7/31/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: N.W. Corner VIEW: S.E.
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Inside view of the demolition and construction of the elevator lobby on the second floor. Upper left hand corner shows the wood doors that open into the large meeting room. View of the original brick walls and wood ceiling.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 4/7/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: Elevator lobby 2nd floor VIEW:
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Overall view of original 1903 library building on the right and the 1922 Artemus Ward Annex on the left. Image as seen from Route 140 towards the east. Shows the beginning construction with trees removed and foundation preparation.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1979
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 12/17/79 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: route 140 VIEW: east
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Overall view of original library building as seen from Route 140 towards the east. Shows the progression of the construction with the foundation excavation.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 1/11/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: Route 140 VIEW: east Shows work in progress
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Overall view of original library building as seen from Route 140 towards the east. Construction continues with the foundation boards being prepared.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 2/6/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: N.W. Corner VIEW: south east Foundation
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Addition 1979-1980
description- – Inside view of the empty book stacks on the lower level of the original library building. Shows the demolition of the book stacks and the boxes used for storage of the books during reconstruction.
- – Shrewsbury Public Library (Shrewsbury, Mass)
- – Library buildings - Design and construction.
- – Library buildings-Massachusetts-Shrewsbury
- – 1980
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – On bottom left of photograph: GRANGER BROS., INC. / JOB #691 DATE 3/5/80 / SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY / ANDERSON NOTTER / FINEGOLD INC.---ARCHITECTS / STA: E VIEW: W
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Hall on second floor
description- – View of the Hall on the second floor probably from the early 1950's. Hall had wood seating for 60 people. Note piano on left side and curio cabinets along wall.
- – 1950's
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – Leonard C. Stranieri, photographer
- – English
Shrewsbury Public Library Hall
description- – View of a meeting of women in the Hall on the second floor. Probably taken in the early 1950's. The windows on the top left of the photo would look out onto Main Street and the side windows in right corner would be facing Route 140.
- – 1950's
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – English
Howe Memorial Library
description- – Image depicts the Howe Memorial Library as seen from Main Street taken around the time of the dedication in 1903.
- – Shrewsbury (Mass) - History
- – Library buildings - Massachusetts - Shrewsbury
- – 1903
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – Black and white photograph [5x7 inches]
- – English
Howe Memorial Library reading room 1903
description- – View of the main reading room in the original Howe Memorial Library in the early 1900's. To the right of the fireplace is the magazine rack. Card catalog can be seen on the bottom right of photo. This is still used as a reading room and holds our current
- – 1903
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – English
Howe Memorial Library 1903
description- – View of the Howe Memorial Library from 1903. Photo is view from the southwest corner looking towards from of the library. Show the stone wall in front of the library along Main Street.
- – 1903
- – Part of archive collection at the Shrewsbury Public Library www.shrewsbury-ma.gov/library
- – image/jpg
- – English
Popcorn Man in front of Spag's, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts.
description- – The Popcorn Man was in front of Spag's nearly every night. This photo was taken one evening in December, 1952, and shows a busy concessionstand in great demand.
- – Concession stand for popcorn at SPAGS, Shrewsbury (Mass.) 1952
- – SPAG's Supply, Inc.
- – Borgatti, Anthony A., 1916-1996
- – Discount houses (Retail trade) -- Shrewsbury (Mass.).
- – Stores, Retail -- Shrewsbury (Mass.)
- – Hardware stores -- Worcester County (Mass.)
- – Harlow family, Shrewsbury (Mass.)
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