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Mobile Public Library

New Public Library, Mobile, Ala.--83

  • Mobile Public Library
    Image | 1941 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionCaption on the back reads: "Mobile Public Library, built by municipal bond issue and costing $250,000.00, was opened Sept. 17th, 1928-now contains over 60,000 books. Located on beautiful Government Street, which is part of Mobile's Azalea trail." Postcard was never mailed
  • New Public Library, Mobile, Ala.--83
    Image | 1930 | Sjoerd Koopman Library Postcard CollectionOn Front: New Public Library, Mobile, ALA.--83. On Back: The new public library was constructed by the City of Mobile at a cost of $250,000. It occupies practically an entire block, and is one of the most modern and up-to-date libraries in the country. Postcard was never mailed.
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