The first cornerstone of this library was laid on June 20, 1903. It opened to the public on July 8, 1904. The library closed on May 2, 1981.
This photograph was taken in 1981.
From left to right: Tristram W. Metcalfe, trustee; Mrs. Herbert G. Noberg, trustee; Mrs. J. David Jutkowitz, President of the Board of Trustees; Mayor James F.X. O'Rourke; Councilman/Vice Mayor Frank A. Adamo; Grinton I. Will.
The dedication of the…
Left to right: Trustee Matthew A. Walker; Jacqueline E. Miller, Library Director; Marie E. Minervini, President of the Library Board of Trustees; Gerald E. Loehr, Mayor; Eugene J. Fox, City Manager; Trustee Toby N. Patterson; Trustee Andrew C.…
From left to right: Grinton I. Will; Mrs. J. David Jutkowitz, President of the Board of Trustees; George S. Tarbox, Museum President; Mayor James F.X. O'Rourke; Donald M. Halley, Museum Director.
In the crowd are Yonkers politicians John E. Flynn (holding the bottom right corner of the flag) and Mayor Angelo Martinelli (second to the right of John Flynn).