Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield, Mass.

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• Library Building - aerial view
  Aerial photograph of the library building and front plaza.
• Front Door
  Photograph of the main street entrance.
• Red Room - left
  Photograph of the Red Room's left side, facing the interior of the library building.
• Red Room - right
  Photograph of the Red Room's right side, facing the front of the library building.
• Gold Room - right
  Photograph of the Gold Room / Living Room's right side, facing the fireplace and original external wall of the library building.
• Gold Room - left
  Photograph of the Gold Room / Living Room's left side, facing the front of the library building.
• Gold Room - entrance view (left)
  Photograph of the Gold Room / Living Room entrance view, facing left.
• Gold Room - entrance view
  Photograph of the Gold Room / Living Room entrance view.
• Paperback Alcove
  Photograph of the romance/mystery paperback alcove, off the main lobby.
• Lobby - facing alcove
  Photograph of the main lobby, facing the romance / mystery paperback alcove.
• Lobby bookshelf
  Photograph of a New Fiction bookshelf in the main lobby.
• Lobby - facing Gold Room (2)
  Photograph of the main lobby, facing the Gold Room/Living Room door.
• Lobby - facing Gold Room
  Photograph of the main lobby, facing the Gold Room/Living Room door.
• Lobby - facing Red Room (2)
  Photograph of the main lobby, facing the Red Room door.
• Lobby - facing Red Room
  Photograph of the main lobby, facing the Red Room door.
• Lobby - facing front door
  Photograph of the main lobby, facing the front door.
• Reading Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• "Delivery Room" - 1924
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 Architecture magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston. The area shown is now the front lobby of a building that has been twice expanded and renovated.
• Balcony & Stairs
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 Architecture magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston.
• Reading Room - 1924
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. Photo originally appeared in a 1924 issue of Architecture magazine. Completed in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston.
• Children's Room - 1924
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 Architecture magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  The lobby and front desk at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  The lobby and front desk at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  The lobby and front desk at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• Circulation & Front Lobby
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Beebe trowel
  A trowel used by Lucia Beebe at the 1922 cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts. Damien Hurlburt found the trowel while cleaning out the basement of his 26 Daniel Rd. home. The inscription on the trowel reads, “USED BY LUCIA BEEBE LAYING CORNERSTONE OF LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY WAKEFIELD MASS. MARCH 17, 1922. Lucia Beebe was the niece of Lucius Beebe (for whom the library is named) and the sister of Lucius Morris Beebe, who was famous for his high style, society journalism and interest in railroading.
• Beebe trowel
  A trowel used by Lucia Beebe at the 1922 cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts. Damien Hurlburt found the trowel while cleaning out the basement of his 26 Daniel Rd. home. The inscription on the trowel reads, “USED BY LUCIA BEEBE LAYING CORNERSTONE OF LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY WAKEFIELD MASS. MARCH 17, 1922. Lucia Beebe was the niece of Lucius Beebe (for whom the library is named) and the sister of Lucius Morris Beebe, who was famous for his high style, society journalism and interest in railroading.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  345 Main Street - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Revere Bell
  This bell, cast by Paul Revere's company, sat in Beebe Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts - for many years.
• Beebe Library painting
  A painting by local artist Hope Dillaway depicted a number of prominent early citizens of Wakefield, Massachusetts, along with some of the town's historic buildings. The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library building is in the lower center. The man with the white beard above the building is Lucius Beebe. In the upper right, is Wakefield's Old Town Hall, along with a portrait of Cyrus Wakefield, for whom the town was named. For hundreds more photos from Wakefield's past, visit our Profile and click on the link to our web site.
• Beebe Library Postcard
  A colorized postcard view of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts, probably from the mid-20th century.
• Beebe Memorial Library construction
  The Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts during construction, circa 1922.
• Laying the cornerstone
  Laying the cornerstone for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts (1922). At right, is Harris M. Dolbeare, chairman of the Building Committee. For hundreds more photos from Wakefield's past, visit our Profile and click on the link to our web site.
• Building Committee
  The laying of the cornerstone for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts, on March 17, 1922. Standing on the right in the fur coat is Lucia Beebe, granddaughter of Lucius Beebe.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  A present day view of the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library in Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Library Plaza
  Photograph of front plaza on Main Street.
• Adult Nonfiction Seating
  Seating on the second floor of the library.
• Children's Room - Train Table
  A photograph of the train table on the lower level of the library, in the children's area.
• Children's Room - Compass Table
  A seating area on the lower level of the library, in the children's area.
• Main Lobby - 2016
  Photograph of the main lobby of the library in 2016.
• Gold Room - 2016
  Photograph of the Gold Room in 2016.
• Reference Computers
  Photograph of the reference area in 2016.
• Reference Area
  Photograph of the reference area of the library in 2016.
• Blake Gallery
  Photograph of Blake Gallery and Reference Desk in 2016.
• Avon Street Entrance - Fence
  Photograph of the bee skep fence at Avon Street entrance.
• Avon Street - Emergency Exit Door
  Emergency exit on the Avon Street side of the building.
• Avon Street Entrance
  Photograph of the Avon Street entrance to the library, which is handicap accessible.
• Plaza - Flagpole Detail
  Photograph highlighting the detail in the plaza flagpole base.
• Plaza - Flagpole Detail II
  Photograph highlighting the detail in the plaza flagpole base.
• Gold Room Entrance - 2015
  A photograph of the entry to the Gold Room in 2016, including minuteman plaster medallion.
• Lobby Bannister
  A view of the iron railing in the main lobby.
• Children's Room - Mummy
  Photograph of the sarcophagus on the lower level of the library, in the children's area.
• Library Building - 2015
  A photograph of the front of the building in October 2015.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Circulation & Front Lobby
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Atrium
• Avon Street Entrance
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Avon Street Entrance
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Children's Room - carvings
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Children's Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Children's Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Reference
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Young Adults Area
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Periodical Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Quiet Study Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Children's Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Circulation Desk
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Front Lobby
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library. 1998 renovation. Architects: Childs, Bertram, Tseckares, Inc. (CBT). Photo by Jacoby Photography, Boston, MA.
• Quiet Study Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Reference Desk
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Periodical Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Periodical Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Circulation Desk
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Circulation Desk
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Atruim
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Youth Room Desk
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Youth Room Desk
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Fiction Lobby
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• New non-fiction
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Reference Area
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts.
• Reading Room
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  The lobby and front desk at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  The lobby and front desk at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  The lobby and front desk at the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. This undated photo was probably taken around 1930.
• Beebe trowel
  A trowel used by Lucia Beebe at the 1922 cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts. Damien Hurlburt found the trowel while cleaning out the basement of his 26 Daniel Rd. home. The inscription on the trowel reads, “USED BY LUCIA BEEBE LAYING CORNERSTONE OF LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY WAKEFIELD MASS. MARCH 17, 1922. Lucia Beebe was the niece of Lucius Beebe (for whom the library is named) and the sister of Lucius Morris Beebe, who was famous for his high style, society journalism and interest in railroading.
• Beebe trowel
  A trowel used by Lucia Beebe at the 1922 cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, Wakefield Massachusetts. Damien Hurlburt found the trowel while cleaning out the basement of his 26 Daniel Rd. home. The inscription on the trowel reads, “USED BY LUCIA BEEBE LAYING CORNERSTONE OF LUCIUS BEEBE MEMORIAL LIBRARY WAKEFIELD MASS. MARCH 17, 1922. Lucia Beebe was the niece of Lucius Beebe (for whom the library is named) and the sister of Lucius Morris Beebe, who was famous for his high style, society journalism and interest in railroading.
• Beebe Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Beebe Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Beebe Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Beebe Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Beebe Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Beebe Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  Wakefield, Massachusetts. From an early 20th century picture postcard.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 "Architecture" magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston.
• Reading Room - 1924
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 "Architecture" magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston.
• "Delivery Room" - 1924
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 "Architecture" magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston. The area shown is now the front lobby of a building that has been twice expanded and renovated.
• Balcony & Stairs
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 "Architecture" magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston.
• Children's Room - 1924
  Lucius Beebe Memorial Library - Wakefield, Massachusetts. From a 1924 "Architecture" magazine photo. Finished in 1922, the building was designed by Ralph Adams Cram of Cram & Ferguson Architects, Boston.
• Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
  345 Main Street - Wakefield, Massachusetts.