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

The Hoyt Library

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 28, 2021

1. The Hoyt Library Marker

Inscription. The Saginaw Evening News declared the Hoyt Library "a noble institution" and "the pride of all Saginawians" when it opened in October 1890. The library was a gift to the people of Saginaw from New York businessman Jesse Hoyt (1815-1882), who had real estate and lumber interests in the Saginaw Valley. Hoyt's will set aside $100,000 for a public library here. After a national competition among leading architects, the Hoyt Trust chose the Boston architectural firm of Van Brunt and Howe. When the Richardsonian Romanesque style building was completed, it exemplified modern library construction. The present building includes a 1921 addition by Edward Tilton of New York and a 1960 addition by Frederick E. Wigen Architects of Saginaw.

Erected 2000 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2040.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1890.

Location. 43° 25.834′ N, 83° 56.171′ W. Marker is

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in Saginaw, Michigan, in Saginaw County. It is at the intersection of South Jefferson Avenue and James Avenue, on the right when traveling north on South Jefferson Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 505 James Avenue, Saginaw MI 48607, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Mid-Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Fort Saginaw (within shouting distance of this marker); Saginaw Post Office (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jeffers Park (about 500 feet away); First Congregational Church (about 600 feet away); Saginaw Club (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Mary's Hospital (approx. 0.4 miles away); Bliss Park (approx. 0.9 miles away); Bliss Park Soldiers Fountain Figure (approx. one mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Saginaw.

Also see . . . Hoyt Library History.

The Hoyt Library and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 28, 2021

2. The Hoyt Library and Marker

View looking toward the east.

History of the library on the library's website. (Submitted on August 29, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)

The Hoyt Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, August 28, 2021

3. The Hoyt Library

View looking toward the northeast, with the additions to the right.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 379 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 29, 2021, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.