Photograph
Eau Claire Public Library
Exterior view of the Eau Claire Public Library. Note on reverse of image reads: "1904, Patton + Miller, Chicago, Cost $40,000." Over the main entrance it reads: "Eau Claire Public Library." The entrance has four Corinthian columns. The two-story facade has large arched windows. Additional information from "Small Library Buildings; A Collection of Plans Contributed by the League of Library Commissions, 1908." COST - $40,003.81. Contract $29,981.20 (including cork carpet and wall shelving). Tile roof $1,600. Gable ornaments $138. Steam pipes in gutters $42. Heating and ventilating $1,719, Electric wiring $5.22, Light fixtures $550, Plumbing and gas fitting $904, Shades $65, Decorations $810, Leaded glass $312, Architect's fees $1,884.66, Superintendence $384, Chairs $295, Catalogue drawers $69, Catalogue case, loan desk, tables and librarian's desk $728. |
Image ID: | 63962 |
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Creation Date: | |
Creator Name: | Unknown |
City: | Eau Claire |
County: | Eau Claire |
State: | Wisconsin |
Collection Name: | Photographs of the exteriors and interiors of public library buildings in Wisconsin, 1890-1948, 1959 |
Genre: | Photograph |
Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
Original Format Number: | PH 1683 |
Original Dimensions: | 6.5 x 4.5 inches |
This image used in: League of Library Commissions, Cornelia Marvin. Small Library Buildings; A Collection of Plans Contributed by the League of Library Commissions. Boston, Mass: A.L.A. Pub. board, 1908. Available from Google Books. |
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