Des Plaines Public Library building number 1 - Revision history

John Lavalie at 17:06, 28 January 2026

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	{{library buildings}}[[File:1st library.jpg\|frameless\|right\|450px]]		{{library buildings}}[[File:1st library.jpg\|frameless\|right\|450px]][[File:1st building interior 1936.JPG\|thumb\|right\|450px\|1936]]
	The history of the Des Plaines Public Library dates back to the mid 1890s when a public library was first proposed. The first vote in 1896 was defeated 142 to 50. However, Dr. Clarence Earle and a group of progressive individuals kept up their fight.		The history of the Des Plaines Public Library dates back to the mid 1890s when a public library was first proposed. The first vote in 1896 was defeated 142 to 50. However, Dr. Clarence Earle and a group of progressive individuals kept up their fight.

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	Prior to approval of the library, Dr. Clarence A. Earle began carrying on correspondence with philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to convince him to fund the library building. Though Mr. Carnegie didn't customarily aid in such small projects, he did eventually relent and provide a $5,000 construction grant.		Prior to approval of the library, Dr. Clarence A. Earle began carrying on correspondence with philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to convince him to fund the library building. Though Mr. Carnegie didn't customarily aid in such small projects, he did eventually relent and provide a $5,000 construction grant.

	The library was built on the corner of Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. It was dedicated on October 5th, 1907. The library's initial collection consisted of 725 books. Business hours were Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.		The library was built on the corner of Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. It was dedicated on October 5th, 1907.<ref>{{Library opens}}</ref> The library's initial collection consisted of 725 books. Business hours were Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

	[[Sarah A. Weeks]] began her duties as the [[Library directors\|first librarian]] in September 1907. She received a salary of $10 per month and served in that position until 1915.		[[Sarah A. Weeks]] began her duties as the [[Library directors\|first librarian]] in September 1907. She received a salary of $10 per month and served in that position until 1915.
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	Adapted from research by Margie Borris.		Adapted from research by Margie Borris.{{clear}}
	~~[[File:1st building interior 1936.JPG\|thumb\|left\|450px\|1936]]~~		==Notes==
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	[[Category:Library]]		[[Category:Library]]
	[[Category:Miner Street]]		[[Category:Miner Street]]
	[[Category:Graceland Avenue]]		[[Category:Graceland Avenue]]

John Lavalie at 18:20, 23 October 2025

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	The library was built on the corner of Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. It was dedicated on October 5th, 1907. The library's initial collection consisted of 725 books. Business hours were Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.		The library was built on the corner of Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. It was dedicated on October 5th, 1907. The library's initial collection consisted of 725 books. Business hours were Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

	~~Mrs~~. ~~Sarah~~ Weeks began her duties as the [[Library directors\|first librarian]] in September 1907. She received a salary of $10 per month and served in that position until 1915.		[[Sarah A. Weeks]] began her duties as the [[Library directors\|first librarian]] in September 1907. She received a salary of $10 per month and served in that position until 1915.

	In 1936, the city council announced a plan to construct a new city hall on the library site. The project received financing through the WPA. The library would occupy the west wing of the new building. The building was demolished in the mid 1970s to make way for a new civic complex.		In 1936, the city council announced a plan to construct a new city hall on the library site. The project received financing through the WPA. The library would occupy the west wing of the new building. The building was demolished in the mid 1970s to make way for a new civic complex.

John Lavalie at 18:00, 23 October 2025

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	In 1904, a subscription library called the Tabard Inn was established at F.C. Walton's drugstore. Walton payed for most of the service.		In 1904, a subscription library called the Tabard Inn was established at F.C. Walton's drugstore. Walton payed for most of the service.

	In 1905 at the April election, the proposition to establish a ~~Free Public Library~~ finally carried by a majority.		In 1905 at the April election, the proposition to establish a free public library finally carried by a majority.

	The first Library Board meeting was held on May 2, 1906 in the village hall located at the corner of [[Ellinwood Street\|Ellinwood]] and [[Lee Street]]s.		The first Library Board meeting was held on May 2, 1906 in the village hall located at the corner of [[Ellinwood Street\|Ellinwood]] and [[Lee Street]]s.

John Lavalie at 17:56, 23 October 2025

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	Adapted from research by Margie Borris.		Adapted from research by Margie Borris.
			[[File:1st building interior 1936.JPG\|thumb\|left\|450px\|1936]]
	[[Category:Library]]		[[Category:Library]]
	[[Category:Miner Street]]		[[Category:Miner Street]]
	[[Category:Graceland Avenue]]		[[Category:Graceland Avenue]]

John Lavalie at 16:10, 23 October 2025

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	{{library buildings}}		{{library buildings}}[[File:1st library.jpg\|frameless\|right\|450px]]
	The history of the Des Plaines Public Library dates back to the mid 1890s when a public library was first proposed. The first vote in 1896 was defeated 142 to 50. However, Dr. Clarence Earle and a group of progressive individuals kept up their fight.		The history of the Des Plaines Public Library dates back to the mid 1890s when a public library was first proposed. The first vote in 1896 was defeated 142 to 50. However, Dr. Clarence Earle and a group of progressive individuals kept up their fight.

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	In 1936, the city council announced a plan to construct a new city hall on the library site. The project received financing through the WPA. The library would occupy the west wing of the new building. The building was demolished in the mid 1970s to make way for a new civic complex.		In 1936, the city council announced a plan to construct a new city hall on the library site. The project received financing through the WPA. The library would occupy the west wing of the new building. The building was demolished in the mid 1970s to make way for a new civic complex.


	Adapted from research by Margie Borris.		Adapted from research by Margie Borris.

John Lavalie at 15:33, 23 October 2025

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	The history of the Des Plaines Public Library dates back to the mid 1890s when a public library was first proposed. The first vote in 1896 was defeated 142 to 50. However, Dr. Clarence Earle and a group of progressive individuals kept up their fight.		The history of the Des Plaines Public Library dates back to the mid 1890s when a public library was first proposed. The first vote in 1896 was defeated 142 to 50. However, Dr. Clarence Earle and a group of progressive individuals kept up their fight.

	In 1904, a subscription library called the Tabard Inn was established at F.C. Walton's drugstore~~. F.C~~. Walton ~~ended up paying~~ for most of the service.		In 1904, a subscription library called the Tabard Inn was established at F.C. Walton's drugstore. Walton payed for most of the service.

	In 1905 at the April election, the proposition to establish a Free Public Library finally carried by a majority.		In 1905 at the April election, the proposition to establish a Free Public Library finally carried by a majority.

	The first Library Board meeting was held on May 2, 1906 in the ~~Village Hall~~ located at the corner of Ellinwood and Lee ~~Streets~~.		The first Library Board meeting was held on May 2, 1906 in the village hall located at the corner of [[Ellinwood Street\|Ellinwood]] and [[Lee Street]]s.

	Prior to approval of the library, Dr. Clarence A. Earle began carrying on correspondence with philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to convince him to fund the library building. Though Mr. Carnegie didn't customarily aid in such small projects, he did eventually relent and provide a $5,~~000.~~00 construction grant.		Prior to approval of the library, Dr. Clarence A. Earle began carrying on correspondence with philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to convince him to fund the library building. Though Mr. Carnegie didn't customarily aid in such small projects, he did eventually relent and provide a $5,000 construction grant.

	The library was built on the corner of Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. It was dedicated on October 5th, 1907. The library's initial collection consisted of 725 books. Business hours were Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.		The library was built on the corner of Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. It was dedicated on October 5th, 1907. The library's initial collection consisted of 725 books. Business hours were Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

	Mrs. Sarah Weeks began her duties as the first librarian in September 1907. She received a salary of $10~~.00~~ per month~~. She~~ served ~~as [[Library directors\|head librarian]] from 1907-~~ 1915.		Mrs. Sarah Weeks began her duties as the [[Library directors\|first librarian]] in September 1907. She received a salary of $10 per month and served in that position until 1915.

	In 1936, the city council announced a plan to construct a new city hall on the library site. The project received financing through the WPA. The library would occupy the west wing of the new building. The building was demolished in the mid 1970s to make way for a new civic complex.		In 1936, the city council announced a plan to construct a new city hall on the library site. The project received financing through the WPA. The library would occupy the west wing of the new building. The building was demolished in the mid 1970s to make way for a new civic complex.

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The history of the Des Plaines Public Library dates back to the mid 1890s when a public library was first proposed. The first vote in 1896 was defeated 142 to 50. However, Dr. Clarence Earle and a group of progressive individuals kept up their fight.

In 1904, a subscription library called the Tabard Inn was established at F.C. Walton's drugstore. F.C. Walton ended up paying for most of the service.

In 1905 at the April election, the proposition to establish a Free Public Library finally carried by a majority.

The first Library Board meeting was held on May 2, 1906 in the Village Hall located at the corner of Ellinwood and Lee Streets.

Prior to approval of the library, Dr. Clarence A. Earle began carrying on correspondence with philanthropist Andrew Carnegie to convince him to fund the library building. Though Mr. Carnegie didn't customarily aid in such small projects, he did eventually relent and provide a $5,000.00 construction grant.

The library was built on the corner of Miner Street and Graceland Avenue. It was dedicated on October 5th, 1907. The library's initial collection consisted of 725 books. Business hours were Tuesday and Saturday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m.

Mrs. Sarah Weeks began her duties as the first librarian in September 1907. She received a salary of $10.00 per month. She served as [[Library directors|head librarian]] from 1907- 1915.

In 1936, the city council announced a plan to construct a new city hall on the library site. The project received financing through the WPA. The library would occupy the west wing of the new building. The building was demolished in the mid 1970s to make way for a new civic complex.

Adapted from research by Margie Borris.
[[Category:Library]]
[[Category:Miner Street]]
[[Category:Graceland Avenue]]