Lapeer in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Lapeer Public Library
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 23, 2017
1. Lapeer Public Library Marker
Founded in 1859, the Lapeer Ladies Library Association gathered the community's first collection of books for lending. The popularity of the collection led the Carnegie Foundation to offer $10,000 to build a public library in 1916. In part through the efforts of Congressman Louis Cramton, a larger Carnegie grant was secured in 1921. The citizens of Lapeer provided the remainder of the funds needed to construct this Georgian Revival building. Designed by the prominent Detroit firm of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls, the library opened in 1923. In 1981 it was renamed to honor Newberry Award winning children's author and illustrator Marguerite de Angeli who was born in Lapeer in 1889.
Erected 2000 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2069.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 43° 3.075′ N, 83° 19.079′ W. Marker is in Lapeer, Michigan, in Lapeer County. Marker is at the intersection of West Nepessing Street and North Washington Street, on the right when traveling east on West Nepessing Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library (within shouting distance of this marker); The Tuttle House (approx. ¼ mile away); Protecting the Impaired (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lapeer County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Lapeer County (approx. 0.4 miles away); P.F.C. Dewayne T. Williams (approx. 5.9 miles away); Welcome to Sutherland Nature Sanctuary (approx. 8.2 miles away); James Richardson, D.O. a generous gentleman. (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lapeer.
Also see . . . Marguerite deAngeli Branch History. Lapeer District Library website entry (Submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 23, 2017
2. Lapeer Public Library and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 421 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
