Proceedings at the Dedication of the Building for the Public Library of the City of Boston: January 1, 1858 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Michigan; Legislative Service Bureau

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0656391715 ISBN 13: 9780656391714

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

A historical record of Boston’s grand library dedication

This book recreates the moment when the Building for the Public Library of the City of Boston was opened on January 1, 1858. It follows the long process of planning, approvals, and ceremonies, and presents the day’s events in careful detail. With notes on arrangements, the procession, speeches, and the official transfer of the keys, it captures a pivotal moment in the city’s cultural life.

Beyond the dedication day, the volume includes extensive appendices that outline the library’s early history, donations, and the people who shaped its creation. It covers early efforts, fundraising, and the evolving idea of a free public library in Boston, offering context for readers interested in local history and civic progress.

• A clear timeline of preparations, agreements, and the program of ceremonies
• Descriptions of the procession, key speeches, and the transfer of the building
• Historical notes on early donations, plans for a public library, and civic debates
• Detailed building descriptions and lists of contributors and participants

Ideal for readers of Boston history, civic documents, and those curious about how a major public library came to be.

Softcover edition provides a browsable, documentary style that’s accessible to general readers and researchers alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0656391715
• ISBN 13: 9780656391714
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 216