Site of the FIRST Library in Fort Worth, TX
N 32° 45.060 W 097° 19.804
14S E 656444 N 3624916
A Texas Historical Marker and the original library's cornerstone mark the site of the first city library in Fort Worth, TX, at the corner of 9th and Houston Streets.
Waymark Code: WMJGR4
Location: Texas, United States
Date Posted: 11/17/2013
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The historical marker provides some background:
Seeking funds for a public library, local woman asked the philanthropist, Andrew Carnegie, to donate "The price of a good cigar". He gave $50,000. With that and substantial local gifts, including land donated by Mrs. Sarah J. Jennings, the first city library opened on this site, 1901.
First librarian, Mrs. Charles Schevber, was active in parks movement and local art circles. She was Vice President, 1911-1917, American Federation of Art.
The old library was razed in 1938. This building in Modern Classic style is four times as large as the original Library. (1967)
FIRST - Classification Variable: Place or Location
Date of FIRST: 01/01/1901
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