The dedication of the Goodnow Memorial Building and Bagg Hall in Princeton, Massachusetts, in 1887 offers a clear window into a community’s pride and civic hopes. This edition centers on the event, the speakers, and the setting that linked the town’s past to its future.
Readers will learn about the people involved, the architecture and layout of the new town hall, and the careful choices that shaped the memorial’s role as a library and meeting place. The narrative highlights donor generosity, town decisions, and the ongoing value placed on public libraries as centers of learning and local history.
Ideal for readers of local history, civic architecture, and the story of public libraries in small New England towns.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book commemorates the dedication of Bagg Hall alongside Goodnow Memorial Library and School. It explores the history of the town and its inhabitants, notably the settlers who faced the challenges of establishing a new community in a challenging environment. The text unveils the unique character traits developed by these early residents and discusses the impact of their individualism on the town's social and religious dynamics. Furthermore, the book examines the significance of education in the town's development, tracing its journey from early schools to the establishment of a free public library. The author delves into the value of free libraries, emphasizing their role in fostering a love of reading, promoting lifelong learning, and enriching the lives of community members. The book concludes by highlighting the enduring legacy of Goodnow Memorial Library and School, acknowledging the profound impact it has had on the town's cultural and educational landscape. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781332118922_0
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Vendeur : PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, Etats-Unis
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332118922
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332118922
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Vendeur : Buchpark, Trebbin, Allemagne
Etat : Sehr gut. Zustand: Sehr gut | Sprache: Englisch | Produktart: Bücher | Keine Beschreibung verfügbar. N° de réf. du vendeur 26058530/2
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