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George Searcy House, 815 Greensboro Avenue, circa 1930
This photo shows the Searcy House when it was used for the Tuscaloosa Public Library from 1926 to 1958.
The two-story Searcy House was built in 1904 by George Searcy, a Tuscaloosa banker and businessman. It was sold to Tuscaloosa County in 1925…
The two-story Searcy House was built in 1904 by George Searcy, a Tuscaloosa banker and businessman. It was sold to Tuscaloosa County in 1925…
History of the Tuscaloosa Public Library through 1945
An account of the history of the Tuscaloosa Public Library by Thomas Clinton that was written in 1945.
Holt Hi-Y Club
The Holt Hi-Y Club takes gift baskets to shut-ins around 1949. Holding the left tray are Faye Pittman, Verna Mae Skelton, Eleanor Pate, Barbara Clements and Cora Stone. Holding the right tray are Florine May, Joyce Causey, Judy Hamner, Margie Scales…
Hurricane House at Y's Acres
This house, called the Hurricane House, was built in 1846 in Bibb County. It was moved to the banks of Little Hurricane Creek and reconstructed by Bryon Arnold about 1940. Arnold was a professor of music at the University of Alabama from 1938 to…
Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion as Public Library, 1305 Greensboro Avenue, circa 1960s
The Jemison-Van de Graaff Mansion when it housed the Friedman Library, 1958 - 1979.
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…
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…
Kiwanis Lodge at Y's Arces
In 1951, the Warner Family gave the YMCA a tract of land including 15 acres on Keen Mill Road. The property is called Y’s Acres, and is used in the summer as a day camp area.
The Kiwanis Lodge is used as a dinning hall.
The Kiwanis Lodge is used as a dinning hall.
Laying the Cornerstone of New YMCA Central Building, 1958
The men in this photograph documenting laying the cornerstone of the new central YMCA building are from left to right: Hugo Friedman, J. Oviatt Bowers, Ernest Williams, Harlan Meredith, Buford Boone, George LeMaistre.
In 1955, Victor Hugo…
In 1955, Victor Hugo…
Library "dream" is at times a nightmare
An account of the construction of the Tuscaloosa Public Library on River Road (now Jack Warner Parkway).
Library Birthday Party, 1971
A photo of the staff of the Tuscaloosa Public Library, Mrs. Bessie Sasser, Librarian, Mrs. J. E. Price, and Susan Ray, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the library's founding.
Library Director to Retire in July 1980
An article in the Tuscaloosa News, February 12, 1980, announcing the retirement of Bessie Sasser as director of the Tuscaloosa Public Library. Additional information is provided concerning financial support of the library system.