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Lewiston Public Library

Lewiston Public Library
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imageLewiston, Maine Public Library.jpg
library_nameLewiston Public Library
countryUnited States
typePublic
established1902
locationLewiston, Maine
collection_size165,000
annual_circulation200,000
pop_served36,592
budget$1,284,718
directorMarcela Peres
num_employees32
websitehttp://lplonline.org/
embedyes
nameLewiston Public Library
locationPark and Pine Sts., Lewiston, Maine
coordinates
built1902
architectCoombs & Gibbs, Greenleaf & Doring
addedJanuary 31, 1978
refnum78000157

The Lewiston Public Library is a historic public Carnegie library at Park and Pine Street in Lewiston, Maine. They provide resources about topics regarding culture, education, and information needed for all children, teens, adults, seniors, families, and all organization in their city.

History

Old postcard of Lewiston, Maine public library

In 1902 Andrew Carnegie donated $60,000 for a new granite building with the understanding that the city would fund staff, books, and materials. Granite was acquired from North Jay and Norridgewock to be used for the construction. The vestibule was modeled after the Greek design with columns 18 feet high and 25 inches in circumference. Woodwork of fine oak is found on the fireplace mantels and oak pillars. The original library located in Lewiston City Hall was known as the Manufacturers and Mechanics Library. The library was formed on January 26, 1861, and existed until the first Lewiston City Hall burned on January 7, 1890. The current library still has several volumes that have the Manufacturers and Mechanics library stamps in them.

Design

The Colonial Revival library building was constructed in 1902 by Coombs & Gibbs. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.

Expansion

Lewiston Public Library Lisbon Street expansion.

The building was significantly renovated in 1996, including moving the main entrance one block to the west. The Marsden Hartley Cultural Center was opened in 2005 and is named for Lewiston's native son Marsden Hartley, a renowned artist/poet.

References

References

  1. {{NRISref
  2. "Lewiston Public Library {{!}} Lewiston, ME - Official Website".
  3. "New England Carnegies: Lewiston Public Library".
  4. "Manufacturers and Mechanics Library, Lewiston, ca. 1890".
  5. "Lewiston Public Library - News - Evri".
  6. "National Register of Historical Places - MAINE (ME), Androscoggin County".
  7. "Library Construction Projects: Maine State Library".
  8. "Trustees Public library Cultural center".
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