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This library is the work of J.G. Ralston and was dedicated on February 23, 1906. It was the second library proposed for Waterloo and now houses offices for private attorneys. 98: Waverly: Waverly: Feb 20, 1903: $10,000 100 2nd Street SW This library was dedicated on January 1, 1905, and now houses city offices. 99: West Liberty West Liberty ...
The Des Moines Public Library (DMPL) is the public library system for the city of Des Moines, Iowa. It is the largest public library system in the state of Iowa , with a collection of 552,576 items housed at six locations.
The library was moved to the new Capitol in Iowa City in 1857. In January 1894, the library was moved to its new quarters in the west wing of the new capitol building in Des Moines. The new library was an addition of true architectural beauty to the new capitol. Its four galleries were reached by winding stairs at either end of the room.
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The Des Moines Library Association was formed in 1866 in the basement of a Methodist church. It was supported through private contributions and public charity until 1882 when its services were taken over by the city of Des Moines because of precarious finances. In 1898, the city bought property on the Des Moines River for $35,000. [2]