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Architectural Renderings for the Hoboken Public Library
Copies of a collection of mockups drawn by architect Albert Beyer and other architects bidding on the library before selecting the final design for the library. The final design can also be seen on this site.
Library Building from 5th Street near Willow Ave., c. 1933
The library as viewed from 5th and Willow in 1933.
Middle Room, Reference Department, c. 1933
The middle room of the second floor reference department in 1933. As of 2019, this room currently houses the local history collection.
North Room, Reference Department, c. 1933
The North Room of the reference department on the second floor in 1933.
Main Stairwell of Library Building, c. 1933
The main stairwell in 1933.
Exterior Shot of Library, c. 1933
The library building photographed in 1933.
Library Staff in the Lobby, c. 1933
Staff standing in the lobby/main delivery room, 1933. Note the art that once hung on the walls.
Shell From The U.S.S. Maine, c. 1933
The artillery shell from the U.S.S. Maine that was donated to the library, here photographed in 1933. It remains in this location in the lobby to this day.
Main Delivery Room, 1897
Hoboken Public Library initially had closed stacks and would retrieve the books for patrons. Nowadays, patrons can freely browse the shelves themselves (except during a pandemic). This photo dates to around the opening of the current building in…
Thomas Hatfield and Library Staff, Director's Office
The Inter-Church Movement Women's Group meeting with library staff and Thomas Hatfield, head librarian, in the Director's Office. Photo likely from between 1915-1920.