Belding in Ionia County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Alvah N. Belding Library
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
1. Alvah N. Belding Library Marker
Alvah N. Belding
Memorial Library
has been placed on the
National Register of
Historic Places
by the United States
Department of Interior
May 21, 1993
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical date for this entry is May 21, 1993.
Location. 43° 5.872′ N, 85° 13.578′ W. Marker is in Belding, Michigan, in Ionia County. Marker is at the intersection of East Main Street and Hanover Street, on the right when traveling west on East Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 302 East Main Street, Belding MI 48809, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named Alvah N. Belding Library (here, next to this marker); Belrockton Dormitory (within shouting distance of this marker); Pere Marquette Railway Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Pere Marquette Railway Depot (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belding Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belding Redskin Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belding Korean War Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Belding City Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Belding.
Related marker.
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Also see . . . NRHP Listing. Excerpt:
(Submitted on February 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.)
The Alvah N. Belding Library is a well-preserved Classical Revival structure, representative of the popular architectural form for civic buildings in the early twentieth century. The library was designed by Frank P. Allen & Son, of Grand Rapids, a firm noted for the design of small civic structures, including libraries, schools, and the Lake County (Michigan) Courthouse. Constructed of Bedford limestone in 1917-18, the one- and-one-half-story building was a gift to the city of Belding from Alvah N. Belding in memory of his parents, Hiram and Mary Wilson Belding. Alvah N. Belding, along with his brothers Hiram H. and Milo M., were partners in a prosperous silk manufacturing and wholesaling enterprise. In the early twentieth century the Belding Brothers operated numerous silk mills throughout the country, including four mills in Belding.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
2. Alvah N. Belding Library Marker
The marker is located under the left lamp post.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
3. Alvah N. Belding Library
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023
4. Alvah N. Belding Library
Unknown - Public Domain
5. Alvah N. Belding
National Cyclopaedia of American Biography, Volume XVIII, 1922, pages 416–417
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 12, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
