Lapeer in Lapeer County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library

Literary Landmarks Register

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 23, 2017

1. Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library Marker

Inscription. Born in 1899, Lapeer native Marguerite deAngeli was a significant author and illustrator of 20th century children's literature. In 1950, she was awarded the Newberry Medal for The Door in the Wall, and was one of the first inductees into the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame. Mrs. deAngeli always fondly remembered Lapeer, and the community honored her by renaming the main branch of the Lapeer City Library in her honor on August 22, 1981.

The site is dedicated as a Literary Landmark by the Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations.

Erected 2010 by Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations, Lapeer District Library, and Michigan Center for the Book.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Women. In addition, it is included in the Literary Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 22, 1981.

Location. 43° 3.061′ N, 83° 19.09′ W. Marker is in Lapeer, Michigan, in Lapeer County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Nepessing Street and North Washington Street. Marker is at the main entrance, which faces West Genesee Street (Old M-21). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 921 West Nepessing Street, Lapeer MI 48446, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lapeer Public 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 . . .
1. Marguerite de Angeli. Wikipedia article about Marguerite de Angeli (Submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

2. Marguerite Lofft De Angeli. Biography on the Michigan Women's Hall of Fame website. (Submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

3. Literary Landmark: Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library. Information about the marker dedication on the United for Libraries/Association of Library Trustees, Advocates, Friends and Foundations website. (Submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Joel Seewald, February 23, 2017

2. Marguerite deAngeli Branch Library and Marker

Marker is to the left of the main entrance (above the red SUV).

Credits. This page was last revised on April 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 349 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 24, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.