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Dundas Public Library |
Mechanics' Institute founded 1841 |
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A mechanics' institute was founded at Dundas in 1841. More than a half century later, in 1895, it became a public library (not free) issuing memberships on a subscription basis. The library was housed in a hotel block on King Street. In 1904, a Carnegie promise was secured and more spacious accommodation was provided for residents.
Source: Archives of Ontario, S-6934. This photograph originally appeared in Alexander Pirie's Picturesque Dundas printed c.1896