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Description
This postcard is one of several created throughout the early 20th century depicting Lithgow Public Library.
The Library is named for Llewellyn Lithgow, who willed $20,000 to the city of Augusta to build a public library. Andrew Carnegie also contributed $9,000 toward the construction costs. Lithgow Library still serves Augusta and surrounding communities.
About This Item
- Title: Lithgow Library, Augusta, ca. 1907
- Creator: Berry Paper Co., Lewiston, ME
- Creation Date: circa 1907
- Subject Date: circa 1907
- Location: Augusta, Kennebec County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Dimensions: 9 cm x 14 cm
- Local Code: Postcards -- 002
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Lithgow Public Library (Augusta, Me.)
- Libraries--Maine--Augusta
- Carnegie, Andrew, 1835-1919
- Architecture--Maine--Augusta
- National Register of Historic Places
People
Other Keywords
- Andrew Carnegie
- Books
- Granite buildings
- Public buildings
- Public libraries
- Reading rooms
- Romanesque Renaissance architecture
- Stained glass
For more information about this item, contact:
Lithgow Public Library45 Winthrop Street, Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 626-2415
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