Ryerson Library

Not to be confused with Ryerson University Library or Ryerson & Burnham Libraries.

Ryerson Building
Ryerson Building
Map
Interactive map of the Ryerson Building area
General information
LocationGrand Rapids, Michigan, United States
Coordinates42°57′53″N 85°39′57″W / 42.96462°N 85.66594°W / 42.96462; -85.66594
OpenedOctober 1904
Renovated2004
OwnerGrand Rapids Public Library
Website
Grand Rapids Public Library

The Ryerson Building is the older wing of the main public library in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.

History

The Ryerson Building was the first permanent home of the Grand Rapids Library. The city's library had previously been housed in commercial buildings and later on the second floor of the city hall, even though that space was deemed inadequate even before the facility moved there.[1] Andrew Carnegie pledged $150,000 to support the new facility, but the building was named for its other donor, Martin A. Ryerson, a Grand Rapids native.[2][3] The cornerstone was laid July 4, 1902 and the building opened October 5, 1904.[1][4]

In 1966, work began to expand the structure.[5] In 1967, the library more than doubled in size with the addition of The Keeler Wing more than doubled the size of the building. Work also included renovations of the Ryerson Building.[6]

In 2001, the library board sought bids to renovate both buildings in anticipation of the Ryerson's upcoming centennial in 2004.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Placing the Cornerstone of the Library". The Evening Press. July 4, 1902. p. 1. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  2. ^ "Solved It: Andrew Carnegie Will Aid Grand Rapids". The Evening Press. February 14, 1901. p. 1.
  3. ^ "His Agent Here". The Evening Press. March 8, 1901. p. 1. Retrieved March 20, 2025.
  4. ^ "History of the Library". Grand Rapids Public Library. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
  5. ^ "Steeple 'Breaks Ground' for Library". Grand Rapids Press. May 21, 1966. p. 1.
  6. ^ "Library Seeks $222,150 To Finish Construction". Grand Rapids Press. May 16, 1967. p. 1.
  7. ^ Jarema, Morgan (January 29, 2001). "Lowest bid to renovate library tops plans; design changes likely". Grand Rapids Press. p. D3.
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