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1. Addison01: Groundbreaking Addison01: GroundbreakingAddison Branch (1990) 6901 Superior Ave.Addison Branch groundbreaking ceremonies, July 31, 1988.
2. Addison02 : Architect at groundbreaking ceremony Addison02 : Architect at groundbreaking ceremonyAddison Branch (1990) 6901 Superior Ave.Addison Branch architect, Stephen J. Bucchieri with presentation drawing and model.
3. Addison03: Branch under construction Addison03: Branch under constructionAddison Branch (1990) 6901 Superior Ave.Addison Branch construction photograph
4. Addison04: Branch Exterior Addison04: Branch ExteriorAddison Branch (1990) 6901 Superior Ave.Addison Branch is a one-story contemporary building of brick and steel. Cleveland architect, Stephen J. Bucchieri's inspiration included: the Cleveland Museum of Art's indoor garden court, Cambridge
5. Addison05: Branch Opening Addison05: Branch OpeningAddison Branch (1990) 6901 Superior Ave.Addison Branch Dedication Ceremony with programs for children, Jaunuary 21, 1990.
6. Addison06: public program: 10th anniversary Addison06: public program: 10th anniversary Addison Branch (1990) 6901 Superior Ave.Addison Branch Anniversary Celebration, January 22, 2000.
7. Addison07: Library Interior Addison07: Library InteriorAddison Branch (1990) 6901 Superior Ave.Addison Branch interior showing painting by Joseph O'Sickey.
8. Bookmobile01: In front of Main Library, 1926 Bookmobile01: In front of Main Library, 1926BookmobileCaption on back: "Library Truck." The first bookmobile was a Graham truck purchased from the Barnes Motor Company. The Library contracted with the Gustav Schaefer Wagon Comapny, located at 4180 Lorai
9. Bookmobile02: Book caravan, Traveling book service Bookmobile02: Book caravan, Traveling book serviceBookmobileLeft to right: Edward Ciesek, unidentified boy, and Margaret Hagan next to the traveling library. The Book Caravan was a regular delivery truck with hinged sides that lifted up and disclosed book s
10. Bookmobile03: Book caravan at Cuyahoga Heights Bookmobile03: Book caravan at Cuyahoga HeightsBookmobileMrs. Margaret Hagan, probably 1927, with children using the Book Caravan. The Caravan staff sets up tables to use as desks. Adults , as well as children are borrowers. The children sit after choosi
11. Bookmobile04: The Cleveland Public Library book caravan delivering books to the men at the South Newburg Bookmobile04: The Cleveland Public Library book caravan delivering books to the men at the South Newburg plant of the American Steel & Wire Co.BookmobileMiss Edythe Prouty, Supervisor Stations Dept., Mrs. Margaret Hagan. Photograph from Henry M. Mayer, 1324 Giel Ave. Lakewood Ohio
12. Bookmobile05: Book Caravan at Gracemount School, prior to 1935 Bookmobile05: Book Caravan at Gracemount School, prior to 1935BookmobileThe Bookmobile librarian doing a Story Hour with children. The Book Caravan was limited to summer months with stops in playgrounds, parks, orphanages and factories. The Caravan continued summer only
13. Bookmobile06: Traveling Book Service, 1955 Bookmobile06: Traveling Book Service, 1955BookmobileThe Bookmobile during Halloween in 1955 at the West 25th Street Merchants Parade, South Brooklyn District. This model vehicle is from Gerstenlager, Wooster, Ohio.
14. Bookmobile07: Interior, school children using the Bookmobile service, 1951 Bookmobile07: Interior, school children using the Bookmobile service, 1951BookmobileThird graders from Louisa May Alcott School visit the Bookmobile. At one time, bookmobiles were popular allover the country in both cities and rural areas. Fifty-three bookmobiles operated in 37 of
15. Bookmobile08: The Rocket, A modern Mobile Library for Cleveland Neighborhoods, 1964 Bookmobile08: The Rocket, A modern Mobile Library for Cleveland Neighborhoods, 1964BookmobileJune 1964, Bookmobile and extension service. The Explorer and Rocket Bookmobiles were bought from Gerstenlager in 1963.
16. Bookmobile09: The Senior Bookshelf, bookmobile for the city's elderly residents, 1975 Bookmobile09: The Senior Bookshelf, bookmobile for the city's elderly residents, 1975BookmobileIn the 1960s and 1970s, the Library put more emphasis on community stops. Housing projects, senior housing, schools and agencies were part of the itinerary.
17. Bookmobile10: The Traveler, 1982 Bookmobile10: The Traveler, 1982Bookmobile
18. Bookmobile11: The People's University on Wheels, Dedication program 2001 Bookmobile11: The People's University on Wheels, Dedication program 2001BookmobileThe new Mobile Unit was dedicated in November 2001. The unit is from Matthews Speciality Vehicle.
19. Bookmobile12: Visit to Morning StarTower Bookmobile12: Visit to Morning StarTowerBookmobileA resident from Morning Star tower visits the Bookmobile.
20. Broadway01: Carnegie Building Exterior Broadway01: Carnegie Building ExteriorBroadway (Carnegie) Branch, built 1906The 1906 Cleveland Public Library Annual Report described the original Carnegie building as modern French Renaissance. The red brick and stone building is a decagon in shape.
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