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Caption on the back reads: "The Main Public Library Building is conveniently located at Illinois and Pacific Aves. And was a gift to the city from Andrew Carnegie in 1904. It's shelves contain a large, well chosen collection of books. People from all parts of the world take advantage of the comfortable, well lighted reading rooms, particularly during the summer season." Postcard was never mailed
Caption on the back reads: "The Main Public Library Building is conveniently located at Illinois and Pacific Aves. And was a gift to the city from Andrew Carnegie in 1904. It's shelves contain a large, well chosen collection of books. People from all parts of the world take advantage of the comfortable, well lighted reading rooms, particularly during the summer season." Postcard was never mailed