Showing posts with label Carolyn Phelps Stokes. Show all posts
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Friday, May 15, 2020

Interesting historic photos shared today by Ansonia Library staff

Carolyn Phelps Stokes, granddaughter of Anson G. Phelps. 
The Ansonia Library was built as a gift to the city by Caroline Phelps Stokes, granddaughter of Anson G. Phelps, for whom the city was named. 
The original costs for the building, memorial fountain, and furnishing was $38,109.09. 
Notice in some of the photos are the tables and chairs that are still in use today.