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Exterior Shot of Library, c. 1933
The library building photographed in 1933.
Main Stairwell of Library Building, c. 1933
The main stairwell in 1933.
North Room, Reference Department, c. 1933
The North Room of the reference department on the second floor 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.
Library Building from 5th Street near Willow Ave., c. 1933
The library as viewed from 5th and Willow in 1933.
Copy of the Deed Granting the Land for the Construction of the Library, 1896
A photocopy of the deed granting the land to the City of Hoboken for the construction of the library at its current location on the corner of 5th and Park. Martha B. Stevens donated the land for the project.
Articles of Agreement to Construct the Library Building, 1896
Articles of Agreement between the Mayor and Council of Hoboken by the Trustees of the Free Public Library and Heatherton Brothers of Jersey City, the contractors selected to build Albert Beyer's final design. The agreement was signed on January 28,…
Decision Regarding a Dispute Between the Library Board of Trustees and the Industrial School, 1905
The Library Trustees and the Industrial School Trustees had a debate over who rightfully had permission to utilize a room in the basement of the building. This room was labeled as a classroom but was being used for library storage until the…
Early Library Floor Plan, Undated
An undated but early floor plan of the library building showing the locations of rooms in the library and Industrial School. Note the separate reading room for women and the former use of the Sinatra Room as a kitchen!