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Greater Olney Branch

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Item No: pdcf00161
Title: Greater Olney Branch
Additional Title: Opening day of the Greater Olney Branch, October 20, 1949
Historic Street Address: 5501 North 5th Street
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:

The Kiwanis Club and the Olney Community Council began working together in 1945, to create a Free Library in their neighborhood. The Greater Olney Branch opened in the former Olney Bank and Trust Company building on October 20, 1949. This photograph, taken on the branch's opening day, features library patrons gathered around the circulation desk area. 

Located at 5th Street and Tabor Road, the branch serves the Olney community.


Creation Year: 1949
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.130674
Geocode Latitude:40.035015

Creator Name: MOON Photo Service - Photographer