Adriance Memorial Library/PPLD

Description

Historical photos of Adriance Memorial Library (Poughkeepsie Public Library District).

Title

Adriance Memorial Library/PPLD

Items in the Adriance Memorial Library/PPLD Collection

Laying the Cornerstone
Celebration of the laying of the cornerstone for the Adriance Memorial Library building.

Poughkeepsie Exposition
The Public Library's booth at Poughkeepsie Exposition.

North Lobby
View of the north lobby as it originally appeared.

North Lobby
View of the north lobby as it originally appeared with wall sconces on.

South Front Room
View of the south front room as it originally appeared. Currently housing the Periodicals collection.

Children's Room
Opening of the new children's room.

North Reading Room
The north reading room with a view into the original reference room in the north end of the building. Currently housing the Genealogy & Local History collections.

Reference Room
The original reference room. Currently housing the Local History collection.

Second Floor Stacks
Materials housing on the second floor.

Librarian's Office
A view of the original librarian's office at Adriance.

South Reading Room
Small room south of entrance currently housing the bound Periodicals collection.

Entrance
View of the front entrance (interior).

Entrance
View of front entrance & delivery desk (interior).

First Floor Stacks
Materials housing on the first floor.

Entrance & Northeast Delivery Hall
A view of the entrance and the section designated for book delivery at Adriance.

Entrance & South Lobby
A view of the entrance and south lobby of Adriance

Front View
Front view of Library (exterior).

Evening Students at Adriance
A group of students touring the library.

Adriance Memorial Library Site
The house previously located on the site of the library.

Adriance Memorial Library Site
The house previously located on the site of the library.

Addition to Adriance Memorial Library
The addition to the library - rear view.

Illustration of Adriance Memorial Library
Pen & Ink sketch of the front of the library.

View of Front Entrance

Shelving Bookend Silhouette
This photograph was submitted as part of a photo contest; it won the Honourable Mention prize Adult Category.

Front View of the Library with Cannon in the Foreground
This photograph was submitted as part of a photo contest; it won First Place Young Adult Category.

Front View
Front view of the library (exterior).

Renovations at Adriance
Storage in preparation for the renovations.

Renovations at Adriance
A temporary workspace during the renovations.

Renovations at Adriance
Image of the stacks in preparation for the renovations.

Renovations at Adriance
Exposed brick behind the plaster in the south front room.