Weaver-Bolden Grand Opening Celebration, 2010
Public libraries
Tuscaloosa Public Library
In October 2010 the Weaver-Bolden Branch of the Tuscaloosa Public Library moved to a new building at 2522 Lanier Avenue in part due to a Hope VI grant. The new location was double the size of the old location.
Here are photos from the Grand Opening Celebration. Noted speakers included Interim Director Elizabeth Bradt, Library Board President Sherry Giles and Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox.
Tuscaloosa Public Library
October 2010
Tuscaloosa Public Library
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Weaver Library Branch Dedication, 1961
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Tuscaloosa Public Library, Weaver Branch
A photograph showing the interior of the new Weaver Branch of Friedman Library and an article describing the dedication of the branch.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa News
February 12, 1961
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
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Weaver Library Accepted, 1960
Tuscaloosa Public Library, Weaver Branch
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The new branch of the library built on 18th Street between 29th and 30th avenues was inspected and accepted by the City of Tuscaloosa. The commissioners also okayed $5641.67 for furnishings which would be purchased from four local firms, at prices fixed by competitive offers.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa News
November 20, 1960
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
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Weaver Branch Library, 1972
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Tuscaloosa Public Library
A photo of the Weaver Branch Library with a mother and two children leaving the library.
By late 1959, the idea of building a new segregated branch libray for African American patrons was being regarded as the best way to provide library service to this community. City of Tuscaloosa purchased the property for the location of the Weaver Branch at 2937 19th Street in early 1960. The $29,446 facility opened on December 12, 1960 and was dedicated on February 12, 1961 as the Weaver Branch.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa News
April 23, 1972
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
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Vance Town Library, 1992
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Tuscaloosa Public Library
A photograph and article about the establishment of a library in Vance, Alabama.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa News
April 13, 1992
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
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Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1305 Greensboro Avenue, 1970
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Historic house museums
Tuscaloosa Public Library
This photo published in the Tuscaloosa News, November 12, 1970, shows the reference area of the library when it was housed in Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. In 1955, the house then owned by the Burchfields was purchased by the YMCA for $70,000. In a prearranged agreement, it was then exchanged with Mr. Victor Hugo Friedman for the north half of the block containing the Battle-Friedman House. The YMCA used that property as the site for the new central YMCA building. Mr. Friedman gave the Burchfield property to Tuscaloosa County for use as a public library. The library which moved from the Searcy House, 815 Greensboro Avenue, in 1958, was known as the Friedman Library to honor Mr. Friedman’s generosity.
A new and larger public library was built on River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway) opening in 1979.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa News
November 12, 1970
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Newspaper
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Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1305 Greensboro Avenue
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Tuscaloosa Public Library
This photo shows the Tuscaloosa Public Library when it was located in the house now known as the Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion. In 1955, the house then owned by the Burchfields was purchased by the YMCA for $70,000. In a prearranged agreement, it was then exchanged with Mr. Victor Hugo Friedman for the north half of the block containing the Battle-Friedman House. The YMCA used that property as the site for the new central YMCA building. Mr. Friedman gave the Burchfield property to Tuscaloosa County for use as a public library. The library which moved from the Searcy House, 815 Greensboro Avenue, in 1958, was known as the Friedman Library to honor Mr. Friedman’s generosity. Before moving to the Searcy House in 1926, the library was housed in the basement of the County Courthouse beginning in 1921.
A new and larger public library was built on River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway) opening in 1979.
Graphic Newspaper
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Graphic Newspaper
April 25, 1963
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Newspaper
1985
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Tuscaloosa Public Library under Construction
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Photograph of the Tuscaloosa Public Library building at 1801 River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway) under construction in 1979.
Tuscaloosa News
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa News
February 4, 1979
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
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Tuscaloosa Public Library Staff, 1989
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Library Staff Members John and Jacki along with a special friend at the Circulation Desk
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa Public Library
July 15, 1989
Tuscaloosa Public Library
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Tuscaloosa Public Library Renovation Reception Invitation, 2001
Tuscaloosa Public Library
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The invitation for the reception held for guests and donors connected to the 1999-2000 renovation of the Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1801 Jack Warner Parkway.
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Tuscaloosa Public Library
February 16, 2001
Tuscaloosa Public Library
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