The Backbone of an Enlightened Society

by James Aiken

Title

The Backbone of an Enlightened Society

Artist

James Aiken

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Photograph - Photography

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A bronze sculpture on the ediface of a solid and stable building fascade invites the common man into an institute of learning and free inquiry, promoting the foundation of an enlightened populace.

Facing Washington Park, the historic Newark Public Library traces its beginnings to the Newark Library Association, which was formed in 1847. Forty years later, the people of Newark approved the founding of a Free Public Library, which subsequently acquired the association's holdings. The cornerstone of the Newark Public Library, although dated 1898 (the year excavation began), was laid at 5 Washington Street on January 26, 1899. The completed structure, built of brick and faced with Indiana limestone along the front and sides, was dedicated on March 14, 1901 and designed by the firm of Rankin and Kellogg of Philadelphia, which was among the most well known architects of the Beaux�Arts style.
A bronze relief over the front entryway of the library titled; Wisdom Teaching the Children of Men - was sculpted by Newarker John Flanagan. (information obtained from the Newark Public Library)

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April 18th, 2014

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