Excerpt from First Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library: June, 1873
The Library proper has not yet been opened to the gen eral public. It is open to any visitors, however, who desire to see the progress the Board is making in the accumulation of books. The tank is estimated as equal to a capacity of holding volumes with the shelves as now arranged.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book captures the inspiring journey of the Chicago Public Library from its humble beginnings after a devastating fire to becoming a cornerstone of the city's intellectual and cultural landscape. The author meticulously traces the library's evolution through the lens of the Board of Directors' first annual report, providing an intimate glimpse into the challenges and triumphs that shaped its early years. The narrative offers a unique perspective on the transformative power of libraries, highlighting their role as catalysts for education, social progress, and the preservation of cultural heritage. Through a comprehensive analysis of the report's statistics, the book sheds light on the library's impact on the community, showcasing its popularity as a destination for knowledge seekers and its profound influence on the city's literacy and intellectual development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781332616114_0
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Condición: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from First Annual Report of the Board of Directors of the Chicago Public Library: June, 1873The Library proper has not yet been opened to the gen eral public. It is open to any visitors, however, who desire to see . Nº de ref. del artículo: 2147974244
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