Quincy Public Library
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N 41° 56.698 W 084° 53.045
16T E 675390 N 4645831
Located on the west side of Main Street/Ray-Quincy Road, between Park Street and Chicago Street (US-12). Streetside parking available.
Waymark Code: WM1M7H
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 05/30/2007
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In 1906, Quincy businessman Charles W. Bennett and steel entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie both offered to build a library in Quincy Township. Carnegie required that the township provide the land and name the building after him. Bennett's only stipulation was that his name not appear on the building. He agreed to provide in his will both land and funds for a library. Upon the sudden death of Bennett's son construction of the library began ahead of schedule in March 1910.
(SIDE TWO) Dedicated on November 1, 1910, this building represents the generosity of two Quincy citizens, Charles W. Bennett and Quincy State Bank president Melvin S. Segur. Segur gave the funds necessary to begin construction immediately after the sudden death of Bennett's son Charles A. Bennett. The elder Bennett wished the library to be built as a memorial to his son. The township was given title to both the land and the building and has provided for the maintenance of both since that time.
Historical Date: 11/01/1910
Historical Name: Charles W. Bennett, Andrew Carnegie, Melvin S. Segur
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: Local Site #1508
Description: Not listed
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