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Merrill Public Library
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Exterior view of the Merrill Public Library. Above the main entrance it reads: "T.B. Scott Free Library." Reverse of the cardboard backing reads: "Carnegie bldg $17,500, 1910, Claude + Starck, arch. Madison, Style "Sullivanesque".This note conflicts with information found in the "Tenth Biennial Report of the Wisconsin Free Library Commission, 1914," which states that the library was funded by a $15,000 gift from Andrew Carnegie and opened in 1911. Prominent elements of the photo: prairie style with Sullivanesque elements.Additional notes from: "New Types of Small Library Buildings, 1913" CONSTRUCTION - Concrete foundation; mission brick and ornamental frieze above tile roof; plate glass; oak finish first story; basement yellow pine; electric lights; steam heat. DIMENSIONS - 75'x38' with stack room 16'x26'. One story and basement. CAPACITY - 17,500 volumes; Floor plans included.
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