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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.
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…
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…
The addition to the Weston Branch under construction (circa 1981)
This image is shows the addition to the Weston Library under construction. The addition was built by Dunlop, Farrow & Aitken.
The Weston Branch during renovation (1980?)
This image is of the main floor of the Weston Branch. The entrance to the staff work room is visible, as is the entrance that leads to the current day location of the adult fiction section. One of the stained glass windows are visible from this…
Bettijane O'Neill
This is an image of Bettijane O'Neill, (Branch Head, Weston Branch York Public Library) at the time of the addition. This image shows her standing by a brick wall that defined the old exterior wall of the building and a refreshment table. The inside…