Charles L. Durham/Mantua Branch
Historical Images of Philadelphia Free Library Departments and Branches
Item Info
Item No: pdcf00304
Title: Charles L. Durham/Mantua Branch
Additional Title: Interior view of the Mantua Branch, 1982
Historic Street Address:
3320 Haverford Avenue
Media Type: Photographic Prints
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
Designed as part of the multipurpose Mantua Community Center, the Mantua Branch opened on July 9, 1979. This interior view, highlighting circulation desk activity, was taken in 1982.
The library was renamed in 1995 to honor Charles L. Durham, who was on City Council (and part of its first black caucus), and then appointed a Common Pleas court judge; he was a strong advocate for the community, and was deeply involved in the struggle for civil rights.
The branch serves the Mantua and Powelton communities.
Creation Year: 1982
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.191187
Geocode Latitude:39.963900
Creator Name: Woolridge, Stephanie A. - Photographer