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1. rarehistoricalphotos.com › the-old-cincinnatiThe Old Cincinnati Library Before Being Demolished, 1874-1955

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   Apr 6, 2018 · Built in 1874 on the site reserved for an opera house, the Old Cincinnati Library was a thing of wonder. With five levels of cast iron shelving, a fabulous foyer, checkerboard marble floors, and an atrium lit by a skylight ceiling, the place was breathtaking.

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   Oct 14, 2024 · The Old Cincinnati Library, located at 629 Vine Street, Cincinnati, Ohio, United States, was celebrated for its stunning interior and extensive collection. It originally housed around 60,000 books, with space for up to 300,000.

3. www.cincinnati.com › story › ourhistoryCharming 'Old Main' library - Cincinnati Enquirer

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   Mar 2, 2014 · Charming 'Old Main' library. Library building admired now, but no one tried to halt demolition in 1955. By Jeff Suess. jsuess@enquirer.com. Cincinnati's public library has been popping up...

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   The Old Main Library was a public library building in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Opened in 1870 and demolished in 1955, it served as the main library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) system for 85 years.

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   Architect: James W. McLaughlin. Opened in 1870 and in later years known as Old Main. The main hall with its towering book stacks and clearly expressed metal structure was a fantastic internal space. Lit by tall slender windows as well as a series of rooflights. Demolished in 1955. Published September 12, 2012. See Also.

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   Apr 10, 2018 · Built in 1874 on the site reserved for an opera house, the Old Main Cincinnati Library was a thing of wonder. With five levels of cast iron shelving, a fabulous foyer, checker board marble floors and an atrium lit by a skylight ceiling, the place was breathtaking.

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   What is the old Cincinnati Library?

   • One of the large cast-iron book alcoves that lined the Main Hall. Built in 1874 on the site reserved for an opera house, the Old Cincinnati Library was a thing of wonder. With five levels of cast iron shelving, a fabulous foyer, checkerboard marble floors, and an atrium lit by a skylight ceiling, the place was breathtaking.

   The Old Cincinnati Library Before Being Demolished, 1874-1955

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   What was Cincinnati's Old Main Library like?

   • Built in 1874 on the site reserved for an opera house, the Old Main Cincinnati Library was a thing of wonder. With five levels of cast iron shelving, a fabulous foyer, checker board marble floors and an atrium lit by a skylight ceiling, the place was breathtaking. Cast-iron book alcoves lined the sides of the Main Hall.

   25 Gorgeous Photographs of the Cincinnati's Old Main Public Library

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   When was the Cincinnati Public Library built?

   • Opened in 1870 and demolished in 1955, it served as the main library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) system for 85 years. In 1868, the Public Library of Cincinnati, then located in the Ohio Mechanics' Institute, purchased an opera house in construction after its owner went bankrupt.

   Old Main Library (Cincinnati) - Wikipedia

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   What happened to the old Cincinnati Library?

   • Built in 1874 on the site reserved for an opera house, the Old Cincinnati Library was a thing of wonder. With five levels of cast iron shelving, a fabulous foyer, checkerboard marble floors, and an atrium lit by a skylight ceiling, the place was breathtaking. Unfortunately, that magnificent maze of books is now lost forever.

   The Old Cincinnati Library Before Being Demolished, 1874-1955

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   What is the Old Main Library?

   • The Old Main Library was a public library building in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Opened in 1870 and demolished in 1955, it served as the main library of the Cincinnati and Hamilton County Public Library (CHPL) system for 85 years.

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   When did the Old Main Library close?

   • The Old Main closed on 27 January 1955, after 85 years as the main library of Cincinnati. The New Main opened four days later, on 31 January 1955. Demolition of the Old Main began on 1 March 1955 and was carried out by the Cleveland Wrecking Company.

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8. www.theclio.com › entry › 14004Old Main Public Library, 1874-1955 - Clio - theclio.com

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   The Old Main Public Library served the community from 1874 to the early 1950s and the building was demolished in 1955. Directions. Images. This early sketch of the historic library appeared in Harpers Bazaar in the late 19th Century.