The Randolph Public Library moved into this old school-house in 1932 and remained there until it moved to its current location at the Randolph Town Hall in 2008.
Newly opened Shedd-Porter Memorial Library, located at present-day 2 Main Street, Alstead, NH.
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Description
This photo is an image of the newly-built Shedd-Porter Memorial Library. The inset image is of John G. Shedd who, with his wife Mary Roenna Porter, gifted the library as well as the initial collection to the town. The writing on the image reads Shedd, Porter Memorial, Alstead N.H.
Subject
John G. Shedd; public library
Coverage
Alstead, New Hampshire
Date
circa 1910
Type
StillImage
Format
photograph in sepia tones
Language
eng
Provenance
Shedd-Porter Memorial Library 2 Main Street Alstead, NH 03602 www.sheddporter.org
The grand opening of Shedd-Porter Memorial Library, Alstead, NH.
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A picture of the grand opening celebration of the newly-built Shedd-Porter Memorial Library in Alstead, NH. The library is located at 2 Main Street in Alstead. Many people are gathered, as well as many horse and buggies parked in the front. Contains the notation "No. 6."
Subject
public library; horses; buggies; crowds
Coverage
Alstead, New Hampshire
Date
circa 1910
Type
StillImage
Format
black and white photograph
Language
eng
Provenance
Shedd-Porter Memorial Library 2 Main Street Alstead, NH 03602 www.sheddporter.org
Centennial Celebration Fireplace at Derry Public Library
Creator
Ellingwood, Barbara; Senter, Cheryl; Bailey, Sherry; Zusman, Meryle; Robillard, Jack
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Prior to the expansion, a unique feature of the old building was the tapestry brick fireplace, donated by Elsie Gaskin. In 2005, restorations were made to bring the fireplace to a working condition. Energy North and East Derry Rotary Club funded the restoration and installation. Courtesy of June Butka
Subject
Derry, New Hampshire; Library; Centennial Celebration Fireplace; 100 years
Centennial Celebration MacGregor Window Installation at Derry Public Library
Creator
Ellingwood, Barbara; Senter, Cheryl; Bailey, Sherry; Zusman, Meryle; Robillard, Jack
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Description
Image of installation of the MacGregor Window in the New Hampshire Room. Centennial fundraising, a New Hampshire Council on the Arts Grant and private donations went into restoring the stained glass window. Lynn Hovey Studios completed the restoration. Courtesy of June Butka
Subject
Derry, New Hampshire; Library; Centennial Celebration; MacGregor Window Installation; 100 years
Coverage
Derry, New Hampshire
Date
2005-08-09
Type
StillImage
Language
eng
Provenance
Derry Public Library
64 East Broadway
Derry, NH 03038
https://derrypl.org
Centennial Celebration Birthday Party at Derry Public Library
Creator
Ellingwood, Barbara; Senter, Cheryl; Bailey, Sherry; Zusman, Meryle; Robillard, Jack
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Description
The children's room decorated for the 100th birthday party. Presents were brought by area families, which contained supplies (markers, crayons and craft materials) for the children's room. Courtesy of June Butka
Subject
Derry; New Hampshire; Library; Centennial Celebration Birthday Party; 100 years