A bright dedication day for Norton’s public library, told through the voices of local leaders. This volume presents the memorable 1888 ceremony, the building’s design, and the town’s pride in a free public library as a new civic pillar.
Styled as a historical report, the book recounts the program, the architecture, and the spirit of partnership that brought a modern library to Norton, Massachusetts. It captures the mood of the crowd, the speeches, and the generous gift that made the project possible, along with the practical details of the building and its rooms.
Ideal for readers of local history, civic memory, and the story of library foundations in small-town America.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This influential text reports on the dedication ceremony for the Norton Public Library in Norton, Massachusetts, in 1888. This book presents an account of the event, including the speeches delivered by the library's benefactor, Eliza B. Wheaton, and several other honored guests. The book goes on to describe the library's construction and dedication, before concluding with the address given by featured speaker William A. Mowry, which underscored the profound importance of public libraries to American education. 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 9781333441678_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781333441678
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