Closed in 2008 due to lack of volunteers, funds, readership.
In 2009, the EPA released data that described Glassport has having the most polluted air in the US. Now serving mostly low-income families and elderly residents, Glassport once thrived in the age of big industrial production.
addressed at:
440 Monongahela Ave, Glassport, PA 15045
A recent newspaper article describes the financial woes of the library: (
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And the latest newspaper article describes its closure:
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history of the building:
The building housing this library contains council chambers in its upper level.
In a glass case adjoining the building is a replica of the Statue of Liberty, in its striking blue color. It shows a sense of patriotism right in the center of Glassport.
On March 17, 1961, the library was incorporated to be eligible for private funds and grants of money.
By 1963, the library had a need to expand, according to "It Happened Here." Ground was broken for an addition to the library on Jan. 29 of that year.
The library was dedicated to Weiss with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 3, 1964 with a program at the Mazur Hotel. Guests and residents inspected the two rooms, readying the business for lending books to curious readers.
Judge Weiss was born in Poland, settled in Glassport and received his primary education in the borough schools.
Weiss was elected to the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1934 and 1936 and elected to the U.S. Congress in 1940, 1942 and 1944.
He was elected to judge of Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas and was re-elected in 1955 with the endorsement and support of both political parties.
The judge was vice president of the Supreme Lodge of B'nai B'rith, president of the Roselia Foundling and Maternity Hospital, vice president of the National Jewish Hospital of Denver, board member at Montefiore Hospital, board of trustees member at Duquesne University, board member at the Boys Club of McKeesport, member of the Elks, Eagles, Moose, Lions, Odd Fellows, Knights of Pythias and Sigma Alpha Mu Fraternity.
Weiss, who passed away in February of 1977, was married to Jeannette E. Hoffman and fathered a son and a daughter.