Item Info
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
In 1887, Charlotte Lovett Bostwick built and endowed the Lovett Memorial Free Library, in memory of her brother, Thomas R. Lovett. The main building was designed by architect Ashton Tourison. In 1891, a rounded wing, designed by Robert B. Cridland, was added as a reading room.
In 1924, the library became a branch of the Free Library of Philadelphia. This ca. 1940 photograph of the exterior shows a new set of brick stairs, repointed stone walls, and a paved sidewalk at the end of the brick walkway.
In 1961, a much-needed new addition was opened, in turn converting the original Tourison building into a beautiful Victorian lecture hall, and the Cridland wing into staff work space.
The Lovett Memorial Branch serves the communities of East and West Mount Airy.
Creation Year: ca. 1940
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.187471
Geocode Latitude:40.056465
Creator Name: Carson's Studio - Photographer