Hudson Carnegie District Library
The City of Hudson is fortunate to have a thriving, historic Carnegie Public Library located Downtown at 205 South Market Street. The library is operated by the Hudson Carnegie Library District.
The library is a faithfully-preserved stone structure dating from 1904, when millionaire philanthropist Andrew Carnegie provided the funds for its construction.
The facility is open Monday through Saturday, and possesses in excess of 60,000 books, including a complete children’s section. Reading programs and other library-sponsored activities are held year-round. Hudson Carnegie District Library
Hudson Carnegie District Library - 205 South Market Street - 517.448.3801
The movement which resulted in the erection of the library dates from the early part of 1903, when Byron Foster wrote to Andrew Carnegie. Mr. Carnegie replied on March 27, 1903, stating that if the city agreed to maintain a free public library, and provide a suitable site for the building, he would furnish $10,000 to build a library.
The site for the building was chosen and secured for $2,000, from Homer Clement. The architect selected was Claire Allen of Jackson, Michigan, and on April 6, 1904 the library boards contracted the Koch Brothers of Ann Arbor to construct the library. The cornerstone for the field stone building was laid June 14, 1904 and was dedicated on February 10, 1905. The entire cost of the library was $10,389.77.
The dedication and formal opening of the library took place at the Hudson Opera House and was attended by a large crowd. The Rev. Joseph Hallissey was chairman of the program and Dr. James B. Angell, President of the University of Michigan, was the speaker of the afternoon. This program was followed by a reception at the new library building and later a dinner was served at "The New Comstock".
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