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Source: Pamphlet from New Jersey Tercentenary Celebration, 1664-1964.
The History of Teaneck Library
| October 1912 |
Mrs. Louise Jordan circulates her private library of 200 books from her home at 125 West Englewood Avenue. |
| 1915 |
Neighbors and friends move enlarged collection to empty store at West Englewood and Palisade Avenue |
| June 22, 1922 |
Mrs. Jordan and her volunteers incorporate as the Teaneck Library Association. |
| May 30, 1923 |
Teaneck Library Association purchases old slave house and property at 1279 Teaneck Road for $2,000. |
| July 24, 1926 |
Slave house and property sold for $17,500. |
| March 8, 1927 |
The Free Public Library of Teaneck organized under municipal control. |
| May 21, 1927 |
Cornerstone laid for first library building as Charles A. Lindbergh completes famed flight to Paris |
| Marcy 4, 1929 |
Miss Agnes C. Norton becomes librarian |
| December 4, 1936 |
Dedication of first additions. Built with P. W. A. funds |
| December 5, 1953 |
Reference and Junior Room Wings dedicated |
| March 30, 1961 |
Miss Norton retires as Library Director. |
| March 1962 |
Miss Olive A. Tamborelle appointed Library Director |
Prepared by the library staff as part of The Teaneck Tercentenary Exhibit,
September 30 to October 11, 1963. |
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