Quincy Public Library

Quincy Public Library (HM19FZ)

Location: Quincy, MI 49082 Branch County
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Country: United States of America
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N 41° 56.696', W 84° 53.049'

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(Front Side)
In 1906 Quincy businessman Charles W. Bennett and steel entrepreneur Andrew Carnegie both offered to build a library in Quincy Township. Carnegie required that the township provide the land and name the building after him. Bennett's only stipulation was that his name not appear on the building. He agreed to provide in his will both land and funds for a library. Upon the sudden death of Bennett's son construction of the library began ahead of schedule in March 1910.

(Back Side)
Dedicated on November 1, 1910, this building represents the generosity of two Quincy citizens, Charles W. Bennett and Quincy State Bank president Melvin S. Segur. Segur gave the funds necessary to begin construction immediately after the sudden death of Bennett's son Charles A. Bennett. The elder Bennett wished the library to be built as a memorial to his son. The township was given title to both the land and the building and has provided for the maintenance of both since that time.
Details
HM NumberHM19FZ
Series This marker is part of the Michigan: Michigan Historical Commission series
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Marker NumberL1508A
Year Placed1989
Placed ByBureau of History, Michigan Department of State
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 24th, 2014 at 2:46am PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)16T E 675384 N 4645827
Decimal Degrees41.94493333, -84.88415000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 41° 56.696', W 84° 53.049'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds41° 56' 41.76" N, 84° 53' 2.94" W
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Area Code(s)517
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 9-19 N Main St, Quincy MI 49082, US
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