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Ida Gove at the corner of Main Street (Weston Road) and King Street Crescent
This image shows Ida Gove standing at the corner of Main Street, now known as Weston Road, and King Street Crescent. She is standing with three young girls. A number of pedestrians are also visible in the photograph, possibly waiting to cross the…
Financial account with George Sainsbury, builder and contractor of the Weston Public Library
A copy of the financial statement with G. Sainsbury (Builder and Contractor). This document lists the work and materials done on the Weston Public Library as of August 12, 1914.
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.
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.
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.
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.