"Construction workers take a breather on the site of Spokane's new library building, located at S. 10 Cedar. Funds for the construction, which began in 1904, were donated by library philanthropist Andrew Carnegie."
"The building is not quite completed as evidenced by the work still being done on the front steps and the signs in the windows to indicate that the glass has just been installed. One can almost see into the building and it appears empty."
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…