Library Stories
Ep. 56 "The King of the Library" | Library Stories
In the early 20th century, philanthropist Andrew Carnegie donated $5.2 million to build more than 60 libraries throughout New York City. For many years, the Carnegie libraries were heated by coal, and each had a custodian who lived inside the branch, often with family, to keep the building warm. Raymond Clark, custodian for three decades, lived at NYPL's Washington Heights Library with his son Ronald and granddaughter Jamilah. Now, their former apartment has been renovated and will serve as a teen center. We invited Ronald and Jamilah back to Washington Heights to see the renovation and reflect on what it was like to grow up in a library.
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Una historia entrañable
Submitted by Psicólogo en Madrid (not verified) on December 8, 2016 - 2:59pm
Great Story!
Submitted by Matt (not verified) on December 17, 2016 - 5:38pm
So interesting! This branch
Submitted by Livia (not verified) on February 17, 2017 - 11:37am
Es la biblioteca a 1000 St.
Submitted by Janet Loder-Ber... (not verified) on October 13, 2017 - 10:06am
I don't fully understand yet
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