Elisha D. Smith Library | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Elisha D. Smith Library

Elisha D. Smith Library | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Throughout the room in the foreground are reading tables and chairs, a librarian's desk and card catalog. Another room beyond columns and a wood carved railing are bookshelves and a card catalog. Other items in the room are a statue of Venus De Milo, a newspaper rack, and lamps suspended from the exposed beam ceiling.
DESCRIPTION
Interior view of the Elisha D. Smith Library. The library opened in 1898 funded with a gift of $20,000 from E.D. Smith. Throughout the room in the foreground are reading tables and chairs, a librarian's desk and card catalog. Another room beyond columns and a wood carved railing are bookshelves and a card catalog. Other items in the room are a statue of Venus De Milo, a newspaper rack, and lamps suspended from the exposed beam ceiling.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:64774
Creation Date:
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Menasha
County:Winnebago
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:9.25 x 7.25 inches
SUBJECTS
Architectural details
Ceilings
Library buildings
Prints
Sculpture
Furniture
Books
Libraries
Newspapers
Indoor photography

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