Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library facts for kids
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Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library
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The Buckham Memorial Library from the north
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 Location in Minnesota
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| Location | Central Ave. and Division St. Faribault, Minnesota |
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| Built | 1930 |
| Architect | Charles Buckham |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| MPS | Rice County MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 82003008 |
| Added to NRHP | April 6, 1982 |
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| Size | 106,878 |
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| Circulation | 245,961 |
| Population served | 18,615 |
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| Budget | $844,986 |
| Director | Delane James |
| Phone number | 507-334-2089 |
The Thomas Scott Buckham Memorial Library is a special old building in Faribault, Minnesota. It's not just a place to find books; it's also a historic landmark! People in Faribault have been using a public library since 1897.
Library History
The idea of a public library in Faribault started way back in 1897. At first, the library was located inside the City Hall building.
The beautiful library building we see today was a gift to the City of Faribault. A kind woman named Mrs. Anna Buckham gave it in memory of her husband, Thomas Scott Buckham. He was a very important person, and she wanted to honor him.
Work on the building began in September 1929. The library was officially opened and dedicated on July 20, 1930.
Building Design
The library's design has many ideas from ancient Greece. This is because Mr. Buckham loved to read and study Greek stories and history.
You can see a special Greek window on the front of the original building. This window was made by Charles Jay Connick, a famous artist from Boston. Inside, on the second floor, there is a large Greek mural. A mural is a big painting on a wall. This one shows scenes from famous Greek cities like Athens, Sparta, Delphi, and Olympia. The artist who painted this mural was Alfred J. Hyslop.
