John C. Liken / John C. Martini House
One of Sebewaing’s most prominent citizens, John C. Liken (1832-1920) came here in 1865 from New York State where he owned a cooperage. Lured by Michigan’s bountiful forests, he opened stave...
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Chain Lake Baptist Church and Cemetery
In the 1830s southern runaway slaves bound for freedom in Canada came into Michigan near Cassopolis. In 1840 Cass County’s Quaker community, which provided a haven for the fugitives, became an...
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North Presbyterian Church / North Presbyterian Church
On October 19, 1863, fourteen members of Lansing’s First Presbyterian Church signed the Articles of Association creating the Franklin Street Church Society. The society acquired a lot for a...
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Passenger Pigeons / Passenger Pigeons (Ectopistes migratorius)
At one time Michigan was a favorite nesting ground for the passenger pigeons. Vast quantities of beechnuts and other food attracted them. Each spring immense flocks arrived, literally...
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Greens' Farm Elementary School
Authentic Mule Pulled Coal Cart
In Memory Of, Newcastle
THIS CENOTAPH ERECTED BY No. 10 BRANCH ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION NEWCASTLE N.B. IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR LIVES IN SERVICE OF THEIR COUNTRYIN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES IN...
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Ramona Peterson
In Memory of Ramona Peterson "She Loved to Watch the Gulls, the Seals, and Cloud Formations -- Enjoy the View as She Did."
Brett Hall
William Howard Brett Librarian 1884 – 1918 A great educational leader in his broad conception of the library as an institution which supplements informally the work of the schools and...
William Howard Brett
William Howard Brett 1884 * Librarian * 1918 In thirty four years of devoted service he developed this library from one small collection of books into a great city-wide system. He left a...
Johann H. Beck
Johann H. Beck 1856 – 1924 Musician and composer distinction, he devoted his life to musical interests in Cleveland. Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers
Petofi
Såndor Petöfi Magyar Poet 1823 - 1849 Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers
MacBeth Chair 1
This “MacBeth” Chair, crafted from Burnham Wood oak, was given to the library by the City of Cleveland in honor of the Shakespeare tercentenary 1616 - 1916 Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers
Shaespeare Chair
Shakespeare Chair This chair of old English design with its famous quotation from Macbeth was the gift of the City of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library. When the Shakespeare Garden...
Maimonides
Moses Maimonides Philosopher * Talmudist * Physician * Astronomer A gift to the library in memory of Julius and Berthan Schweid From friends of the Hebrew Cultural Garden Submitted by...
Jeremiah
Jeremiah By Enrico Glicenstein The gift of Jews of Cleveland to the Cleveland Public Library Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers
Linda A. Eastman
Linda A. Eastman as Vice Librarian and later as Librarian labored with untiring devotion and ability of a high order that in this building beauty and utility might be combined for library service...
Arthur A. Stearns
In recognition of the services performed by Arthur A. Stearns Vice President and Chairman of the Building Committee in the erection and equipment of this building the Trustees of the Library...
John Griswold White
John Griswold White citizen of Cleveland lawyer scholar bookman donor of the White Collection President of the Library Board 1925 Submitted by Bryan Arnold @nanowhiskers