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Lincolnwood Historical Collection

Lincolnwood Library Through the Years

Title

Lincolnwood Library Through the Years

Subject

Lincolnwood Library,
Lincolnwood, (Ill.)

Description

A history of the Lincolnwood Public Library District from its inception and construction to the present years.

Date

Mid 19th & 20th century, 1979-1981, 1996-1997

Format

jpeg

Identifier

SCAN16-002, SCAN16-005, SCAN16-008, SCAN16-016, SCAN16-022, SCAN16-033, SCAN16-054, SCAN16-059, SCAN16-060, SCAN16-070, SCAN16-078, SCAN16-095, SCAN16-102, SCAN16-106, SCAN16-114, SCAN16-115, SCAN16-120, SCAN16-129, SCAN16-133, SCAN16-134, SCAN16-136, SCAN16-151, SCAN16-158, SCAN16-164, SCAN16-166, SCAN16-167, SCAN16-170, SCAN16-176, SCAN16-183, SCAN16-187, SCAN16-193, SCAN86-277, SCAN86-280, SCAN86-284, SCAN86-286, SCAN86-310, SCAN86-313, SCAN86-316, SCAN86-317, SCAN86-328, SCAN86-332, SCAN86-333, SCAN86-334, SCAN86-338, SCAN86-341, SCAN86-357, SCAN86-376, SCAN86-378, SCAN86-390, SCAN86-401, SCAN86-424, SCAN86-425, SCAN86-427, SCAN86-433, SCAN86-446, SCAN86-457

Collection Items

1997 Reopening Celebration

On September 20 & 21, 1997, the Lincolnwood Public Library District held the Gala Reopening Celebration. Also included are photographs of the dedication of the Memorial Brick Wall in December of 1997 and the planting of the Library's "Prairie Garden" in 1998.

Tags Celebration, Ceremony, Dedication, Lincolnwood Public Library District, Memorial Brick Wall, Prairie Garden, Re-opening
1996-1997 Renovation of Lincolnwood Library

Features the groundbreaking ceremony and the renovation construction.

Tags Lincolnwood Public Library District, Renovation
Opening & Dedication of Library

Opening Day of Lincolnwood Public Library District and Dedication Ceremony of Mayor Henry A. Proesel.

Tags Ceremony, Dedication, Lincolnwood Public Library District, Opening
Building the Library

The construction of the Lincolnwood Library from 1979-1980.

Tags Construction, Lincolnwood Public Library District
Lincolnwood "Demo" Library

The Demonstration Library in Lincolnwood prior to the construction of the current facility.

Tags Demonstration Library, Lincolnwood Public Library District
Discussion and Planning of Lincolnwood Library

Gathering to discuss and plan the new Lincolnwood Library building.

Tags Lincolnwood Public Library District, Meeting, Plans
Pier One Imports Roof Collapse

Pier One Imports roof collapse due to snow storm during the winter of 1979. This lot, now vacant, becomes the future site for the newly founded Lincolnwood Public Library District.

Tags Chicago Blizzard of 1979, Lincolnwood Public Library District, Pier One Imports, Roof Collapse

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