Title
Music Room, Tuscaloosa Public Library, 1959
Subject
Public libraries
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Description
A photo of the music room in the Friedman Library, 1305 Greensboro Avenue. This was a service made possible in the larger building first occupied in June 1958.
In 1955, the ante-bellum house at 1305 Greensboro Avenue 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 house to Tuscaloosa County for use as a public library. The library which moved from the Searcy House, 815 Greensboro Avenue, was then known as the Friedman Library to honor Mr. Friedman’s generosity.
In 1955, the ante-bellum house at 1305 Greensboro Avenue 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 house to Tuscaloosa County for use as a public library. The library which moved from the Searcy House, 815 Greensboro Avenue, was then known as the Friedman Library to honor Mr. Friedman’s generosity.
Creator
Tuscaloosa News
Source
Tuscaloosa Public Library
Publisher
Tuscaloosa News
Date
January 30, 1959
Contributor
Elizabeth Bradt (Description)
Type
Newspaper
Identifier
2429
Coverage
Tuscaloosa (AL)
Text
Exploring Music
A music room at the Friedman Library, furnished by the Tuscaloosa Pilot Club, now affords listeners an opportunity to acquaint themselves with masterworks of the world's great composers as well as with lighter selections. Listening with earphones above are Comille Powell (left) and Janie O'Neal, Tuscaloosa County High School students. A library staff member, Mrs. Hugh McKeon, is assisting the girls. The room is dedicated to the late Miss Ruth Carr. (News staff photo)
A music room at the Friedman Library, furnished by the Tuscaloosa Pilot Club, now affords listeners an opportunity to acquaint themselves with masterworks of the world's great composers as well as with lighter selections. Listening with earphones above are Comille Powell (left) and Janie O'Neal, Tuscaloosa County High School students. A library staff member, Mrs. Hugh McKeon, is assisting the girls. The room is dedicated to the late Miss Ruth Carr. (News staff photo)
Original Format
Newspaper