Collinsville in Madison County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The 1986 Additions to the Library Building
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 19, 2020
1. The 1986 Additions to the Library Building Marker
History of the 1985-86 wing
In 1985-86 the four story 16,800 square foot south wing including a 3,479 square foot meeting room was added to the Collinsville Memorial Library. Robert Field was the architect.
In 1983 the City Council of Collinsville approved the expansion to the Collinsville Memorial Library of $1,055,500. Then in 1984 LSCA Title II Construction Grant was applied for from the IL State Library for a new addition to the existing building at 408 W. Main. Addition was expected to cost $916,640. The grant was received.
In 1991 in honor of Florence Burkholder's service to the Collinsville Library the Board of Trustees resolved to name the Community Room in her honor.
Erected 2015 by Collinsville Memorial Library.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1983.
Location. 38° 40.095′ N, 89° 59.409′ W. Marker is in Collinsville, Illinois, in Madison County. Marker can be reached from West Main Street just east of South Guernsey Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is between the Collinsville Memorial Public Library and the Collinsville Historical Museum. Touch for map
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Collinsville Historical Museum (a few steps from this marker); The 1937 Main Building (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named In Memoriam (within shouting distance of this marker); The Magnolia Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Dorris Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Pan (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Collinsville.
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 19, 2020
2. The 1986 Additions to the Library Building Marker
Located at the west part of the library
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 24, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 87 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 24, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
