The Culver Public Library
Inside the Library, 1980s

The interior of the original, 1915 Carnegie library changed very little over the years...certainly it remained virtually unchanged for at least 3-4 decades before its 2001 renovation. The photos below, besides showcasing faces and events of the library's past, chronicle the layout of the library as it existed for decades. Although they were taken in the 1980s, these photos will likely harken back to many childhood memories of those who visited the library, even back into the 1960s and 70s, and before.

Library 1980s 01
Library 1980s 01
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 02
Library 1980s 02
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 03
Library 1980s 03
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 04
Library 1980s 04
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 05
Library 1980s 05
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 06
Library 1980s 06
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 07
Library 1980s 07
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 08
Library 1980s 08
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 09
Library 1980s 09
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 10
Library 1980s 10
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 11
Library 1980s 11
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 12
Library 1980s 12
numerous shots, from the 1980s, of various Christmas parties and Santa Claus visits at the library. The top two rows of pictures were probably taken in the mid 1980s. The third row probably date to the late 80s. The lone photo in the fourth row was marked 1988.
Library 1980s 13
Library 1980s 13
a mid-1980s storytime in the children's area of the library. Past visitors will recall that the children's area was located in the northeast corner of the building, just to the right of the upper level door upon entering. The circulation desk was in the southwest section of the same level, with the adult nonfiction books and some table space for meetings located in the southern section of the upper level.
Library 1980s 14
Library 1980s 14
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 15
Library 1980s 15
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 16
Library 1980s 16
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 17
Library 1980s 17
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 18
Library 1980s 18
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 19
Library 1980s 19
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 20
Library 1980s 20
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 21
Library 1980s 21
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 22
Library 1980s 22
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 23
Library 1980s 23
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 24
Library 1980s 24
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 25
Library 1980s 25
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 26
Library 1980s 26
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library 1980s 27
Library 1980s 27
Halloween parties of the 1980s at the library. The top three rows show various Halloween-related functions from the mid-1980s. The bottom row shows (at far left) a photo that includes then-library director Fred Harper (in farmer costume). The three photos to the right were taken in 1987.
Library Outside
Library Outside
Taken in the 1980s. A night photo taken in the wintertime by an unnamed photographer
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