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Central Library - 100th Anniversary
by Alan Hague
posted: Nov. 10, 2017
Central Library held its 100th Anniversary Celebration on October 7, 2017.
Indianapolis Children's Choir
Mayor Joe Hogsett
Madame CJ Walker
Dr. David Wantz, President Library Board of Trustees and Michael Williams, Manager Central Library, unveiled the time capsule that was placed in the building in 1917.
Freetown Village Singers
Teddy Roosevelt applauds
Theodore Roosevelt walked around the event meeting the attendees.
Dr. David Wantz, President Library Board of Trustees, Jackie Nytes, CEO IndyPL, and Mayor Joe Hogsett cut the cake for the anniversary party.
Freetown Village Singers
another Teddy Roosevelt
Copies of the original blueprints on Central Library were on display.
The time capsule cut open
Items from the time capsule
Attendees could view all of the items from the time capsule.
alan@broadripplegazette.com