Cleveland UMADAOP, Cleveland, Ohio - Carnegie Library Buildings on Waymarking.com

The Cleveland Public Library traces its roots back to a humble beginning in 1869 in a small rented room near Public Square in downtown Cleveland. Over the years, the library grew and expanded. William Howard Brett became the head of the Library in 1884, and would serve in that capacity until his death in 1918. Brett was successful in lobbying Andrew Carnegie for a total of $590,000 to build fifteen branch libraries in Cleveland.

The East 79th branch was designed by architect William Robert Powell, who also designed the Brooklyn and Jefferson branches. The library was open from 1916 until 1989. It is now in use by the Cleveland Urban Minority Alcoholism Drug Abuse Outreach Program, or Cleveland UMADAOP. This group strives to prevent and treat substance abuse in minority communities.

References:
Armentrout, Mary Ellen: Carnegie Libraries of Ohio
Cleveland UMADAOP
Cleveland Public Library

Address of Library Building: 1215 East 79 th Street Cleveland, Ohio USA 44103 Current Use of Building: Substance abuse awareness center Year Built (optional): 1916 Website about building: [Web Link]

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