Bay City Branch Library. c. 1922. After being housed in various buildings since 1869, the east-side branch library found a permanent home thanks to the Carnegie Corporation, local leaders William Clements, James E. Davidson, and Charles R. Wells, and the government and citizens of Bay City. This neo-classical building, featuring an inviting entranceway surrounded by stone columns and pediment against a brick background, was designed by New York architect Edward Tilton, who designed several Carnegie libraries. Tilton took care to design a building that would fit into the neighborhood, yet provide the prominence a library requires to highlight its significance to the community. In 2006, Thumb National Bank and Trust Co. converted it to commercial use, restoring many original features. ,
Funded in part by Federal Highway Administration, , MDOT, Michigan and Wenona Questers.
After being housed in various buildings since 1869, the east-side branch library found a permanent home thanks to the Carnegie Corporation, local leaders William Clements, James E. Davidson, and Charles R. Wells, and the government and citizens of Bay City. This neo-classical building, featuring an inviting entranceway surrounded by stone columns and pediment against a brick background, was designed by New York architect Edward Tilton, who designed several Carnegie libraries. Tilton took care to design a building that would fit into the neighborhood, yet provide the prominence a library requires to highlight its significance to the community. In 2006, Thumb National Bank & Trust Co. converted it to commercial use, restoring many original features.
Funded in part by Federal Highway Administration,
MDOT, Michigan & Wenona Questers
Erected by Center Avenue Neighborhood Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 43° 35.845′ N, 83° 52.967′ W. Marker is in Bay City, Michigan, in Bay County. Marker is at the intersection
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of Center Avenue (State Highway 25) and North Jackson Street, on the right when traveling east on Center Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 708 Center Ave, Bay City MI 48708, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2022, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
