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A view of the Weston Branch during construction of the addition to the library building (1981)
This photograph is a view of the original entrance of the library, while construction of an addition to expand the library was underway. The photograph was taken on King Street. A sign listing the architects Dunlop, Farrow & Aitken is also…
Sunset image of the Weston Branch on the day of its reopening after the construction of the addition
An image of the Weston Branch taken on September 11, 1982 on the day of the reopening of the branch, subsequent to the construction of the addition. There are three women standing outside the building. The photograph is taken from the corner of King…
Progress certificate no. 52 for $2112.00 to cerify that George Sainsbury and Lindsay, Brydon & Greig are entitled to payment
This document is certification that George Sainsbury and the architects Lindsay, Brydon & Greig are entitled to payment from the Carnegie Corporation for the work done and material supplied for the construction of the Weston Library.
Lindsay, Brydon & Greig request cheque for construction of the Weston Public Library
This letter from Lindsay, Brydon & Greig (Architects) requests a cheque for their work on the construction of the Weston Public Library.
Improvements to lighting above book stacks at the Weston Public Library
This letter from F.C. Henderson, addressed to Joseph Nason (Chairman, Weston Public Library Board), indicates that improvements to lighting above book stacks have been made.
Joseph Nason applies for payment from the Carnegie Corporation
This letter from Joseph Nason (Chairman, Weston Library Board), addressed to R.A. Franks (Treasurer, Carnegie Corporation) is a request for a total of $2312 dollars in funding from the Carnegie Corporation, on behalf of the Management of the Weston…
The Carnegie Corporation of New York critiques proposed building plans for the Weston Public Library
A copy of correspondence from James Bertram (Secretary, Carnegie Corporation), outlining problems with the proposed plans for the Weston Public Library Building submitted on April 18, 1913. Bertram states the building is too long for its depth and…
Architects Lindsay and Brydon agree to plan and oversee construction of the Weston Public Library building
A copy of correspondence from Lindsay and Brydon, stating that the architects agree to plan and superintend the construction of the library building for a fee of 5% of the cost of the completed building. The architects ensure that the cost of the…
A brief, handwritten account of monies spent on the Weston Public Library
A written account of monies spent on the Weston Library during 1914, by Joseph Nason. This document appears to be a rough draft of sorts, Nason having jotted down sums spent on book support, hardware and postage among other things.
Expenditures for the construction of the Weston Library building
A copy of an account of monies spend on the construction of the Weston Library building.