Excerpt from Proceedings at the Dedication of the Thayer Library and Art Building, in Keene, N. H.. February 28, 1899: With Appendix Containing the Communication of Edward C. Thayer, Proffering the Donation of the Grounds and Building, and the Joint Resolution of the City Councils in Acceptance, Together With a Description of the Buildings
On a raised platform in the hall sat His Honor Mayor Eames, the members Of the city government and department Officials, and the speakers Of the day.
Soon after two O'clock the mayor called the assemblage to order. Prayer was then offered by Rev. C. B. Elder, after which Hon. Rodney Wallace Of Fitchburg presented the property and the gift Of Mrs. Thayer and Miss Chapin to the city.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book traces the life and impact of Edward Carrington Thayer, a prominent 19th-century industrialist and philanthropist. The author follows Thayer's path from his humble beginnings as a clerk to his leadership of the Ashuelot Woolen Mill and pivotal role in the development of Keene, New Hampshire. The book sheds light on Thayer's vision and ideals, which extended beyond his entrepreneurial endeavors to include a passion for education and civic progress. It examines his significant contributions to the growth of Keene, such as the establishment of the first public library in Uxbridge, the Worcester Nurses' Home, and the Murdock School in Winchendon. The author highlights Thayer's belief in the power of education and giving back to the community, making this book a valuable contribution to the history of philanthropy and the legacy of influential figures in New England's industrial era. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781528056144_0
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