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A Pictorial History: The University of Iowa Libraries

 

The New Library Building of 1951 -"Main Library"

 

The New Building

Dedication of the new building took place over two days in January, 1952.

North Doors 1954

The north entrance facing Washington Street.

 

North side

 

Stacks

New book stacks and study space.

 

Exhibit Space

The lobby housed five glass exhibit cases in which displays where changed
approximately once a month during the school year.