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

Bronson Public Library

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023

1. Bronson Public Library Marker

Inscription. The Bronson library originated in the early 1880s as the Ladies Library Association. In 1888 the township assumed ownership. Built with funds donated by steel tycoon Andrew Carnegie, the Classical Revival Bronson Public Library opened on May 23, 1912. This structure typifies Carnegie libraries. Between 1889 and 1923, Carnegie generated community support for free libraries across the country with his generous donations.

Erected 2000 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L2090.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, and the Michigan Historical Commission series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1825.

Location. 41° 52.405′ N, 85° 11.691′ W. Marker is in Bronson, Michigan, in Branch County. Marker is at the intersection of North Matteson Street and York Street, on the left when traveling north on North Matteson Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 207 N Matteson St, Bronson MI 49028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. World War Memorial Tree (a few steps from this marker); Bronson World War II Memorial (within shouting

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distance of this marker); Bronson Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bronson High School World War I Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); City of Bronson Sesquicentennial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cyrus Luce (about 300 feet away); Robert Lowell Davison was born September 12, 1903 in Rushville, Indiana (about 300 feet away); Bronson City Hall (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Bronson.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 19, 2012

2. Bronson Public Library Marker

Bronson Public Library image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Duane Hall, November 19, 2012

3. Bronson Public Library

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 11, 2023

4. Bronson Public Library

There is a dated stone above the entrance reading 1911.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 584 times since then and 9 times this year. Last updated on April 19, 2013, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. Photos: 1. submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3. submitted on December 9, 2012, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 4. submitted on April 23, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.