Bloomsburg Public Library
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The Bloomsburg Public Library is a contributor to the Bloomsburg Historic District and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Waymark Code: WM1F1H
Location: Pennsylvania, United States
Date Posted: 04/24/2007
Views: 30
From the library website:
1925-1970
Library use was so enthusiastic by the 1920s that it became clear that the time was right for a library building. An elegant neo-classical design submitted by Ritter & Shay, a Philadelphia firm, suggested a temple of knowledge that was to be a memorial to the men of Columbia County killed in World War I.
A building fund was established in 1923 and fundraising began.
Miss Sarah Van Tassel was one of the most vocal proponents of the new Library and was a generous donor of both funds and ideas. The trust fund that she set up for the Library in 1938 continues to be a vital source of support.
From the National Register of Historic Places:
Bloomsburg Historic District Description, although it doesn't mention the library, I thought it was important to include this.
Added in 1983 to the National Register of Historic Places.
Columbia County,PA - #83002229
Roughly bounded by Penn, 5th, West, Willow, Millville and Light Sts., Bloomsburg
1580 acres, 668 buildings, 1 object
Historic Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Architect, builder, or engineer: Multiple
Architectural Style: Mixed (More Than 2 Styles From Different Periods), Colonial Revival
Area of Significance: Transportation, Education, Politics/Government, Architecture, Industry, Commerce
Period of Significance: 1800-1824, 1825-1849, 1850-1874, 1875-1899, 1900-1924
Owner: Private , Local Gov't
Historic Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction
Historic Sub-function: City Hall, Courthouse, Manufacturing Facility, Single Dwelling
Current Function: Commerce/Trade, Domestic, Government, Industry/Processing/Extraction
Current Sub-function: City Hall, Courthouse, Manufacturing Facility, Single Dwelling
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
See Days Closed for scheduled closings
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9 am to 8 pm
Wednesday & Friday: 9 am to 5 pm
Saturday: 8 am to 3 pm
Please see the website. hours may change due to inclement weather.
Library Website: [Web Link]
Approximate date of opening.: Not listed
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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