Library Construction - Holland Court
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- 1988
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The Holland Court Bradford W.G. Public Library near the beginning of it's construction.
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Library Construction - Holland Court
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The Holland Court Bradford W.G. Public Library near the beginning of it's construction.
First Draft of Library Study Completed
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"A new library for Bradford came one tiny step closer to reality last week when Fox Jones and Associates presented its first public report. The facility feasibility study, still in draft form, was presented at a public meeting last week (Aug 27). ..."
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Library consultants present first report
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"A first report has been made by the consultants hired to conduct a feasibility study for a new library.
Roger Jones and George Schlukbier of Fox, Jones and Associates presented their first report to council, and the library board, along with some members of committees involved in planning for the new library.
Librarian Adrienne Price said the report outlined possible interior design, and land use.
Two parcels of town land on Holland Court have been chosen as the library site. The building will tentatively be built to the north of the west lot, with parking to the south.
A final draft of the library feasibility study will be presented at a public meeting tentatively set for Wednesday, August 27."
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Lots on Holland Court will hold new Library, parking lots
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A newspaper article about the approval of 100 Holland Court as the site for a new Bradford Public Library. The article also mentions fundraising efforts towards the new library.
"The site for a new public library in Bradford has been chosen, and was approved by council last week...A $250 donation 'buys' an inscribed brick in a special wall, and corporate donations of $500 or more will be recognized by a plaque in the building..."
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A newspaper clipping about fundraising to raise funds for a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court. Included in the article is a newspaper photograph of Joe Arrigo (Spring Thaw Festival Chairman) and Bob Evans (representing the Library Board).
"Fundraising effort for the Knights of Columbus have proven very successful...The money is to go to the library building fund."
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A newspaper article about a town donation to the building fund for the Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"BRADFORD - The Bradford Public Library BOard received a big boost to the coffers last week. Town council made official a donation that is valued at close to half a million dollars. The grant and land deal is to be used for the construction of the new library..."
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Architect unveils plans for library
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A newspaper article about the architectural plans for the building of a new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Plans for Bradford's new $1.2 million library were unveiled Monday night. Architect Bill Lett presented a model and blueprints for the interior of the building, which were hashed out b the library committee...Lamb said the model of the library should help volunteers raise funds. 'When people throw their nickles, their quarters and their $250 in the jar, they can see what they're going to get' he said."
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A newspaper article about the architect being chosen for the new Bradford Public Library at 100 Holland Court.
"Another step in the long process to getting a new library was passed last week, as council and the library board approved an architect to design the new building. The contract was awarded to Lett/Smith Architects of Toronto, it was announced at a special joint council-library board meeting on Monday..."
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The Holland Court Bradford Public Library under construction.
Library news: Construction begins!
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A newspaper article by Anita Sikma of the Bradford Public Library about construction beginning on the new library at 100 Holland Court in Bradford.
"Pinch me! Is it really happening? Construction is underway for the new Bradford Public Library. W.G. Gallagher the contractor, is working on the site..."
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