Item Info
Source: Print and Picture Collection
Notes:
The Wyoming Branch was the last of the 25 Free Library branches funded by Andrew Carnegie, opening in 1930. In fact, it turned out to be the last library in the world constructed with funds donated by the great library philanthropist.
Because it was the last Carnegie, it included more elaborate details than previous Free Library Carnegies. The interior has marble instead of wood for the interior steps and the ledges under the bookshelves, and ornamental plasterwork on the ceiling that is among the finest to be found in Philadelphia's branch libraries.
The main level, seen here, contains the general reading room and circulation desk area and a Children's room, which doubles as a lecture hall in the evening. The basement level consists of a boiler room and storage room, a kitchen and lounge area for the library staff, and public restrooms.
The Wyoming Branch serves the Juniata/Feltonville neighborhoods.
Creation Year: ca. 1930
Geocode Latitude: Geocode Longitude:-75.120714
Geocode Latitude:40.021303