Librariana V: Buildings
Scope and Contents
The papers dealing the construction of the Main Library on Washington Street in the 1890s are included in the Frank P. Hill Papers (see separate finding aid for Librariana VI.a). The papers dealing with the Main Library since its opening in 1902 are included here. Its renovation (or ‘modernization”) in the late 1940s makes up a large part of these materials. Additional information on this renovation is also contained in the James E. “Ned” Bryan Papers (see separate finding aid for Librariana VI.e), who was in charge of it during his tenure as Assistant Director.
During the 1960s, many of the branches were “rehabilitated.” Records pertaining to these changes, such as roof and gutter repairs, installation of air conditioning systems, etc…, are included here. Additional information on the branch buildings can be found in the series, Librariana VII: Departmental Records, under the section on the Branches.
The final boxes contain building appraisals and other contracts.
Dates
- 1846 - 2019
Biographical / Historical
Fundamentally, libraries are institutions that develop collections and provide services. In order to store those collections and to accommodate the clients of those services, libraries are also physical places – buildings that required construction, renovation, and maintenance.
This collection of materials documents the activities that the Newark Public Library undertook to build, adapt, maintain, and otherwise take care of the physical places under its administration, including the Main Library on Washington Street and the various branches throughout the city.
Extent
8 Linear Feet (19 boxes)
Language of Materials
English
Abstract
This collection of materials documents the activities that the Newark Public Library undertook to build, adapt, maintain, and otherwise take care of the physical places under its administration, including the Main Library on Washington Street and the various branches throughout the city.
Repository Details
Part of the Charles F. Cummings New Jersey Information Center, Newark Public Library Repository
3rd Floor
Newark Public Library
5 Washington St.
Newark NJ 07102 United States
973-733-7775
njreference@npl.org