Inscription on reverse reads: “M Sinclair Donated 4/77”

Levin Public Library on the northwestern corner of Bath Street and Oxford Street, Levin. Built in 1909 this library was financed by the Carnegie Trust, which helped libraries with grants worldwide. The library cost £1600 and was demolished in 1965.

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Penciled on back – 37 CH

Typed on paper glued to back: “Opening of the Levin Carnegie Free Library 29/11/1911 Opened by Sir Joseph Ward, Premier. Entirely financed by Carnegie grant. Built by Mayer and Illingworth at a cost of 1450 (pounds), $2900. Sited on the north west corner of Bath and Oxford streets. Demolished March 1965. Brenmuhls and Warnocks shops are now on the site. Photo taken by Joseph Scott with a Brownie Box camera, Kodak.”

Written on back with black pen: “1981, Page 89. Chronicle Supplement.”

Opening of the Levin Carnegie Free Library, 29 November 1911. This library was situated on the north western corner of the intersection of Oxford Street and Bath Street.

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See also2000.296.0001

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Inscriptions on reverse read: ” Mrs W L Bradfield 6/77” and “To wish you all a right royal good time this Christmas May New Year be prosperous and happy Yours sincerely Grace B” and “1918? 1920?”

Oxford Street in 1918 or 1920, looking north from just south of the Oxford Street / Bath Street intersection. The Carnegie Free Public Library which was built in 1909 is the building to the far left of the photograph.

The road is unsealed and the plane trees are growing alongside both sides of the road. Telegraph poles are on both sides of the street and double gas lamps are at each intersection.

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Black and white photograph.

Written on back – Colleen Hayes – Librarian

Written on blue paper attached to back – C M/H

Colleen Hayes (Cull) librarian, 1980’s-90’s.

Black and white photograph.

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Penciled on back: “36. Library. Opening of Levin’s new library 23rd September 1965. From ‘Chronicle’ photograph (negative number unknown).”

Stamped on back with black ink – Horowhenua Historical Society. Acc. No. Date 20/10/90

A view of the crowd inside Levin’s new library, Bath Street, Levin on the occasion of the opening of the building 23 September, 1965. Taken from the eastern staircase this photograph looks towards the south-western entrance.

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Printed bottom of original, as caption: “Public Library. Levin. N.Z.”

Written on back with blue ballpoint pen: “Levin Carnegie Free Library. Built 1911 Demolished 1965.”

The Carnegie Free Public Library, on the north western corner of the Bath Street and Oxford Street intersection. This concrete building with a tiled roof was built in 1911 and demolished in 1967. The absence of any surrounding buildings in this photograph indicates it was taken prior to 1925.

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1) Man pays heavy price for settlement by loss of beauty of countryside.

"Nature is an ironic mistress and has her revenge on man for his transgressions by her own inexorable and retributive methods... it would seem man has lost on the bargain." Thus states Mr. G. L. Adkin in his book "Horowhenua" when describing the penalty of erosion brought about by the destruction of forests in the acquisition of hill farm lands.

Printed bottom of original, as caption: “Opening of Levin Public Library. 1911”

People gathered at the intersection of Bath Street and Oxford Street for the opening of the Levin Public Library, 1911. The loan building stands on the north western corner of the intersection. In the centre foreground is a horse drawn buggie with very large wheels.

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Penciled on back of photocopy: “Levin Carnegie Free Library. Built 1911 demolished 1967. Photo after Municipal Building built 1926.

The Carnegie Free Public Library on the north western corner of the Bath Street and Oxford Street intersection. This concrete building with a tile roof was built in 1911 and demolished in 1967. Behind the library are the offices of the Levin Borough Council, and the Regent Theatre.

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Mounted on dark brown mounting board.

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