At the Tulare County Library in Visalia, CA, sometime after 1910, the balcony containing the upper stacks measured only 6 feet 6 inches high. This view looks down on the shipping and wrapping table and on the piles of books to be sorted for…
The photograph caption of this bookmark promotes easy access for library patrons of the Allensworth branch, Tulare County Library System, Allensworth, CA.
Muriel Billing, daughter of the first library custodian, stands outside the Tulare County Library, Alpaugh branch, in 1917. The 24' x 30' library was erected in 1913 by the Alpaugh Library Association with subscriptions of $10.00 per member.
Tulare County Library was established in 1910, with headquarters in the county courthouse. As there was only one entrance available, freight was deposited at the front door. A balcony provided access to the upper stacks, the only means of…