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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taken in the 1980s. A night photo taken in the wintertime by an unnamed photographer
