Holton Harcourt Wood
Turnback Tuesday wishes a Happy Birthday to the Library’s namesake, Harcourt Wood.
Holton Harcourt Wood was born June 19, 1885 to Col. H. Holton and Alice Grout Wood. Due to an illness, Harcourt passed away at the young age of 11.
The Woods, grieving the loss of their young son, graciously decided to donate a library to the City of Derby in their son's honor.
The Library was dedicated December 27, 1902 and opened to the public on February 13, 1903. Please join the Library this Saturday, June 24 for the kickoff celebration of the Summer Reading and a cupcake in celebration of Harcourt’s birthday.
Thanks goes to the Derby Public Library staff for sharing interesting local history each week.
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