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Danforth Memorial Library building in Paterson, New Jersey. Retrieved from https://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3QN67GM
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TitleDanforth Memorial Library building in Paterson, New Jersey
NameDanforth, Charles (associated name), Ryle, Mary E. (associated name), Bacon, Henry (associated name)
Date Created1910
SubjectLibraries, Fires, Natural disasters
DescriptionAfter the Great Fire of 1902 completely destroyed the original Danforth Memorial Library building, Charles Danforth's daughter, Mary E. Ryle, contributed $100,000.00 to rebuild a new library in her father's name. The Paterson Free Public Library was removed form the downtown business district to 250 Broadway. The architectural competition was won by Henry Bacon, designer of the Jersey City Library and the Lincoln Memorial. The cornerstone was laid by Mrs. Ryle in 1903. The building was opened to the public in May 1905. Mrs. Ryle did not live to see the opening, but prior to her death, she donated another $100,000.00 for its completion.
Photographed circa 1910, Reid Studios.
Genrephotographs
Time PeriodThe Emergence of Modern America (1890-1930)
Persistent URLhttps://doi.org/doi:10.7282/T3QN67GM
CollectionWelcome to the Neighborhood: The Paterson Immigration Experience from 1860 to 1960
Organization NamePaterson Museum
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