Contributed by Maine Historical Society
Description
A drawing of the front elevation of the Lewiston Public Library, which was designed by Coombs and Gibbs, had granite from North Jay and Norridgewock, a Greek-inspired vestibule, and fine oak woodwork. The entrance was on Park Street.
Lewiston received $60,000 from the Carnegie Corp. of New York for construction of the library.
About This Item
- Title: Architectural drawing, Lewiston Public Library, 1901
- Creator: Coombs & Gibbs
- Creation Date: 1901-05-31
- Subject Date: 1901-05-31
- Location: Lewiston, Androscoggin County, ME
- Media: Ink on linen
- Local Code: Coll. 239, C-329
- Collection: Coombs Brothers architectural drawings collection
- Object Type: Text and Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Architectural drawing
- Carnegie libraries--Maine
- Coombs Brothers (Lewiston, Me.)
- Lewiston Public Library (Lewiston, Me.)
- Libraries--Maine--Lewiston
- Manufacturers and Mechanics' Library Association (Lewiston, Me.)
For more information about this item, contact:
Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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