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Branch of Spokane Public Library on North Division. Location was Division on the corner Indiana ave according to the 1913 city directory.

North Monroe branch of Spokane Public Library before the Carnegie Building was built in 1914. This location was at North Monroe and Cleveland.

Undated photograph of Spokane Public Library's main Carnegie Library on Cedar.

Exterior view of the Carnegie Library in Spokane.

East side branch cornerstone laying, November 19, 1913. "Cornerstone placed by Mrs. A. E. House, member of the board of trustees"

First library Board when operating under state library law. Reading left to right: Mr. Ed O. Connor, attorney at Law; Rabbi David Levine, Rabbi; Professor James A. Tormey, Superintendent of City Schools; Rev. Jno. W. Allen, Pastor Dean Avenue…

Louise Tate, who worked in the SPL circulation department.

Fay Thomas, who worked in the circulation department for Spokane Public Library.

Anna Marie Hardy, a librarian for Spokane Public Library.

North Monroe Branch (Carnegie Library) at 925 W. Montgomery
operated between 1914-1964.

Laying of the cornerstone at the North Monroe branch library, June 30, 1914. Architect: Albert Held, contractor: George Groshoff.

North Monroe Branch (Carnegie Library) at 925 W. Montgomery
operated between 1914-1964.

Hillyard Branch of the Spokane Public Library

Conceptional drawing of the Hillyard Branch of Spokane Public Library at Olympic & Haven (2936 East Olympic);
Operated between 1929-1982

Heath Branch nearing completion, 1913.

Heath Branch located at 525 E. Mission. Operated between 1914-1983.

East Side Branch taken shortly after construction.

Main library with new annex at the rear

Exterior of the main Spokane Public Library building

Exterior view of the Main Library

Spokane Mayor L. F. Boyd presided over ceremonies when the cornerstone was loaid for Spokane's new library at 10. South Cedar, September 12, 1904.

"Comstock Library, Children's Room Office, Miss Hazel Hart."

In the Sears Comstock Building.

"Spokane Library Staff Christmas 1913."

"Mrs. Grace Turner, SPL Staff, WWI book campaign poster."

"Gladys Porter, Storylady at Spokane Public Library's Carnegie Library in 1955.

"Mrs. Wreath Goodrich, Heath Library, September 1968- December 1970."

"Comstock Library Main Floor. Mr. Carrick delivering dedication speech."

"Gladys McLean, North Hill, March 7, 1961 - July 31, 1971."

"Elizabeth Hagen, Manito Librarian, employed January 23, 1960 - August 31, 1970.

"Pierre Charvet at Shadle"

"Laura Weaver, Library Assistant, Perry St. May 1957- June 1975."

"Florence Johnson, Librarian January 1916- January 1965."

"Miss Grace Turner of the Spokane Public Library staff poses for the official "book campaign" poster before joining in a Red Cross parade."

"Staff Christmas Party 1913."

"Hazel Hart, Children's Librarian, Spokane Public Library, Fall 1950."

"Gladys Porter, Story Lady for Spokane Public Library."

"Frances Kluckhorn, employed from September 6, 1967- June 25, 1971."

"Rozella Buettner, Library Assistant III 1960-1972."

"Rita Croteau, Hillyard Branch."