By late 1940, construction of the library’s dedicated building was completed at the corner of Jefferson and Taylor. The new library building cost approximately $41,500 to build (including the purchase price for the lot). A working fireplace became the centerpiece on the west end and windows seating on the east end. These photos depict the building as it looked when it opened in 1940 and its first expansion in 1955. The library opened to the public in November 1940.
Library Opens at 140 East Jefferson
By Nick |
Nick O'Neal is the Director of Technology & Online Services for the Kirkwood Public Library. He has been with the library since July 2012. He enjoys playing video games, listening to Classic Rock, and watching movies. His favorite authors include Timothy Zahn, J.R.R Tolkien, Douglas Adams, Michael Crichton and Clive Cussler.
