Davenport Public Library
Location
Carnegie Grant Information
Town & County
Wikipedia served as the source for the population information. Note that the population increased between 1900 and 1910.
Davenport is the county seat of Scott County, which was established December 21, 1837. The county was named in honor of Major General Winfield Scott (1786-1866) who was involved in the Black Hawk War as well as the Mexican War. The town of Davenport was named for Colonel George Davenport (1783-1845) who had located a trading post for furs at the site. In 1838, the site was selected as the county seat.
(Source: Pratt, LeRoy G. “The Counties and Courthouses of Iowa.” Mason City, Ia; Klipto Printing & Office Supply Company, 1977, p. 284-286.)
Carnegie/Bertram/Franks Correspondence
Architectural Blueprints
Architect/Builder/Contractor Documents
- The architect for the building was Calvin Kiessling. The building is 120 ft. x 68 ft. and was built in the Classical Revival style. (Source: Davenport Public Library)
- The bid of Northern Building Co. for $67,269 was accepted. It should be noted that this was the lowest bid. (Source: Davenport Public Library)
- The library decided to expand in 1963, and the expansion disrupted the foundation. The building had to be demolished in 1966. (Source: Davenport Public Library Wikipedia page)
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Construction Documents
Images
Library History Documents (Reports, Newspapers, etc.)
Library Board Materials (Meetings, Forms, etc.)
Facilities (Building Maintenance)
Operations (Library Service Expenses)
1904- 12000 volumes (Source: 1904 1st RILC Part 2)
1905- 17000 volumes, circulation was 116388 (Source: 1905, Apr.-Jun., ILQ 5.2 Davenport p.27)
1908 Feb.- circulation was 17,449 (1908 Jan.-Mar., ILQ 5.13 Davenport p.198-199)
1909 Nov.- circulation was 16580 (1909 Oct.-Dec., ILQ 6.4 Davenport p.61)
1909- 31000 volumes, circulation was 158430 (Source: 1909 5th RILC Davenport)
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