Collinsville in Madison County, Illinois — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The 1960's Additions to the Library Building
Photographed By Jason Voigt, April 19, 2020
1. The 1960's Additions to the Library Building Marker
History of the 1962-63 wing
The East wing of the Collinsville Memorial Library was built in 1962-63. The addition was designed by Albert R. Goedde, assistant to J.W. Kennedy on the original design. The wing was built at a cost of $43,000 by Joe Kinsella.
The East wing of the Library was dedicated on October 13, 1963
History of the 1966-67 wing
The West wing of the Collinsville Memorial Library was built in 1966-67. Robert Field was selected as the architect for the construction of the West wing. Total cost of this wing was $144,280.
The West wing dedication took place on December 15, 1967.
Total cost of all construction and that of new equipment over the library's first 50 year period was approximately $250,000 — about $5,000 a year — which took in acquisition of three pieces of land in addition to construction, furnishings and equipment expense.
Erected 2015 by Collinsville Memorial Library.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education.
Location. 38° 40.102′ N, 89° 59.432′ W. Marker is in Collinsville, Illinois, in Madison County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. In Memoriam (a few steps from this marker); Pan (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named In Memoriam (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named In Memoriam (a few steps from this marker); The Dorris Fountain (a few steps from this marker); The 1937 Main Building (a few steps from this marker); The Blum House (within shouting distance of this marker); The Magnolia Tree (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 1960's Additions to the Library Building Marker
In front of Collinsville Memorial Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. This page has been viewed 122 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 25, 2020, by Jason Voigt of Glen Carbon, Illinois. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
