Chicopee Pubic Library at Market Square, circa 1913 (original)

Chicopee Pubic Library at Market Square, circa 1913 (original)

Chicopee (Mass.); Chicopee Public Library

A black and white photograph mounted on ivory cardstock of the "old" Chicopee Public Library at Market Square. This is likely the original photograph that appears in CPL-HistMisc-003, as it is mounted in the style of early 20th-century photography. As described by the MA Historical Commission: "Located on a rectangular lot adjoining the City Hall, and facing Market Square, the Chicopee Public Library is a Classical Revival building constructed of red pressed brick with trimmings of white granite. It rises two levels from a rusticated stone basement to a low hip roof which is covered with sheet copper. Its main facade is dominated by a recessed, ionic columned (in antis) and pedimented entrance. A broad flight of stone stairs leads to the entrance, which in turn is flanked by tall, fully enframed and console bracketed, tripartite windows. Its corners are accented with large quoins and it is encircled by heavy, classicized stone cornice." There is a man standing on the steps who appears to be a workman, wearing a long white garment that suggests he is a painter. There is a car parked in front of the building, and a dirt pile that suggests this was taken during construction.

Circa 1913

Chicopee Historic Photographs Collection

Photographic print

1 photo

CPL-HistMisc-010

10 x 8"