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325 Superior Ave. E. May 10, 2025
The Cleveland Public Library celebrated 100 years of the Main Library Campus at 325 Superior Avenue in downtown Cleveland on Saturday May 10, 2025.
There was an unveiling of Cleveland Public Library's Ohio Historical Marker which celebrates the institution's architectural significance and cultural contributions to the community since its founding in 1869. The marker recognizes the library's history as a trailblazing influence in librarianship, its status as one of the largest and most significant research libraries in the United States, and its continued role as "The People's University" for generations of Clevelanders.
The 100th anniversary celebration began with some speeches on the steps of the library.
It began with Maritza Rodriguez, President of Cleveland Public Library Board of Trustees.
Maritza Rodriguez
The next speaker was Alex Ingley from the Ohio History Connection, formerly the Ohio Historical Society, which is a statewide history organization with the mission to spark discovery of Ohio's stories. As a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization chartered in 1885, the Ohio History Connection carries out history services for Ohio and its citizens focused on preserving and sharing the state's history.
Alex Ingley
Michael Dalby, Senior Director of Public Services, gave a history of the main campus building from the 1920's on.
Michael Dalby
Watch the video.
Cleveland Public Library's Director Felton Thomas spoke next.
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Felton Thomas
He was followed by Cuyahoga County Executive Chris Ronayne.
Chris Ronayne
Then a countdown to the unveiling by a great grandson of William Howard Brett, William Howard Brett V and his children Vivian and Lewis. William Howard Brett was the visionary head librarian for the Cleveland Public Library from 1884 to 1918.
Bust of William Howard Brett
Watch the remarks and the unveiling of Cleveland Public Library's Ohio Historical Marker at the end of this video.
Here are some images from the ceremony and the festivities afterwards.
Ohio Historical Marker before unveiling
Felton Thomas, Chris Ronayne, Maritza Rodriguez and Willaim Howard Brett V
Melanie Shakarian, Maritza Rodriguez and Willaim Howard Brett V
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