FIRST - Free Public Library in North Carolina - Durham County Public Library
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showbizkid
N 35° 59.710 W 078° 53.830
17S E 689548 N 3985457
Many firsts here, but most importantly the first free public library in North Carolina.
Waymark Code: WMAZ6
Location: North Carolina, United States
Date Posted: 04/21/2006
Views: 61
There were many North Carolina firsts with respect to the Durham County Public Library. Durham's was the first public library and DCPL later opened the second library for blacks in North Carolina. DCPL hired the first professional librarian and operated the first bookmobile in the state as well.
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The Historic Marker at the Present Day Main Branch of DCPL:
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The Main Branch, DCPL in 2006:
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