Center of Learning - The old public library building, now the Municipal building
Center of Learning - The old public library building, now the Municipal building
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Center of Learning - The old public library building, now the Municipal building
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Caption on back: Center of Learning -- The old public library building, now the Municipal building. Its cornerstone was laid Aug. 28, 1856, and it was used until Dec. 1, 1910, when the present Free Public Library was opened. When this picture was taken, the top floor was used for storing the volumes, and the ground floor was occupied by municipal offices. New Bedford Free Public Library, William Street, New Bedford, MA, seen looking north west from Pleasant Street.