- Collection:
- Atlanta History Photograph Collection
- Title:
- Mary Willis Library
- Creator:
- Unknown
- Publisher:
- Atlanta, Ga. : Kenan Research Center
- Date of Original:
- 1890
- Subject:
- Libraries--Georgia--Washington
Interiors--Georgia
Windows
Chairs
Tables--1890-1900
Books
Newspapers
Architectural elements--Georgia--Washington
Light fixtures
Lighting
Mary Willis Library (Washington, Ga.) - People:
- Floors, Wooden
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, Wilkes County, Washington, 33.73679, -82.73931
- Medium:
- photographs
- Type:
- Still Image
- Format:
- image/jpeg
- Description:
- Interior view of Mary Willis Library in Washington, Georgia.
coffered ceiling; wooden beams; arches; Gothic arches;
Designed by Atlanta architect Edmund George Lind, the red brick, Queen Anne style Library was the first free public library in Georgia. Washington native Dr. Francis T. Willis donated a collection of books and funds to build the library in memory of his daughter. The central memorial window is made of Tiffany stained glass. The library, located at 204 East Liberty Street, was listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places in 1972. - Local Identifier:
- VIS 170.4220.001
ahc1704220001.jpg - Metadata URL:
- http://album.atlantahistorycenter.com/cdm/ref/collection/athpc/id/1707
- Additional Rights Information:
- This material is protected by copyright law. (Title 17, U.S Code) Permission for use must be cleared through The Kenan Research Center at the Atlanta History Center. Licensing agreement may be required.
- Extent:
- 8 x 10 in.
- Original Collection:
- Atlanta History Photograph Collection
- Holding Institution:
- Atlanta History Center
- Rights:
-
