Pier One Imports Roof Collapse
Lincolnwood Library
Pier One Imports
Roof Collapse
Chicago Blizzard of 1979
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.
Lincolnwood Public Library District
Winter 1979
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Discussion and Planning of Lincolnwood Library
Lincolnwood Library
Meeting
Plans
Gathering to discuss and plan the new Lincolnwood Library building.
Lincolnwood Public Library District
1979
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Lincolnwood "Demo" Library
Lincolnwood Library
Demonstration Library
The Demonstration Library in Lincolnwood prior to the construction of the current facility.
Late 1970's
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Building the Library
Lincolnwood Library
Construction
The construction of the Lincolnwood Library from 1979-1980.
1979-1980
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Opening & Dedication of Library
Lincolnwood Library
Dedication
Opening
Ceremony
Opening Day of Lincolnwood Public Library District and Dedication Ceremony of Mayor Henry A. Proesel.
1981
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1996-1997 Renovation of Lincolnwood Library
Lincolnwood Library
Renovation
Features the groundbreaking ceremony and the renovation construction.
1994, 1996-1998
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1997 Reopening Celebration
Lincolnwood Library
Reopening
Celebration
Memorial Brick Wall
Dedication
Ceremony
Prairie Garden
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.
1997-1998
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The Early Years
Lincolnwood, IL
A collection of photographs recording Lincolnwood's early pioneer days to the turn-of-the 20 the century.
Mid 19th century to early 20th century.
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Lincolnwood Library Literary Festival
Lincolnwood Library,
Literary Festival
The Lincolnwood Library's Literary Festival was held from 1981 to 1996 and was coordinated by James Friend, Cultural Coordinator of the Lincolnwood Public Library District.
1981, 1983-1987
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The Library of the Future: Lincolnwood Library in 1998
Lincolnwood Library,
Lincolnwood, IL
A collection of predictions of what the library will be like 10 years into the future (1998) from the schoolchildren of Lincolnwood.
1988
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