Postcard, "Sage Library, Bay City, MI," circa 1912
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Until the 20th century, most book collections were not available to everyday Americans. They were either privately owned, accessible only by paid subscription, or stored away haphazardly. In some communities, wealthy philanthropists funded dedicated library buildings, like this one that opened in Bay City, Michigan, in 1884. The concept of free public libraries gained traction in the early 1900s.
Until the 20th century, most book collections were not available to everyday Americans. They were either privately owned, accessible only by paid subscription, or stored away haphazardly. In some communities, wealthy philanthropists funded dedicated library buildings, like this one that opened in Bay City, Michigan, in 1884. The concept of free public libraries gained traction in the early 1900s.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1912
Keywords
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
88.143.76
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Thomas V. Pellerito.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 3.313 in
Width: 5.313 in
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