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Library Building from 5th Street near Willow Ave., c. 1933
The library as viewed from 5th and Willow in 1933.
Inter-Church Movement Women's Group, Library Steps, c. 1915-1920
The Inter-Church Movement Women's Group on the front steps of the library building between 1915-1920.
Exterior Shot of Library, c. 1933
The library building photographed in 1933.
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!
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…
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,…
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.
Architectural Rendering of Final Design for Hoboken Public Library
HPL's finalized building design, as depicted by Albert Beyer.