Early History of the Library in Niles Ohio
The Niles Public Library was started as a civic project.
The interior of the Niles Library when it was in a rent free room owned by W. A. Thomas on the bend of Furnace Street (East State Street).
Story Hour at the old library on Furnace Street in Niles. Furnace Street is now part of State Street.
1909 Sandborn Fire insurance map showing location of libary on Furnace Street (State Street).
Poster showing circulation comparison between the old and new library.
Ida Sloan, librarian 1911-1953.
This postcard shows the McKinley Memorial whose left wing houses the new library. The erection of the library wing of the Memorial was made possible largely through the gift of $50,000.00 by Henry C. Frick, his gift being specifically for the library.
Photograph of the original check from Henry C. Frick to the Memorial Library in the amount of $50,000.00.
Photograph of the original check from Henry C. Frick to the Memorial Library in the amount of $50,000.00.
