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Ann Arbor District Library company history timeline

1957

Proceeds of that sale went to the Muehlig fund and it helped furnish what became the Muehlig Room in the 1957 library and still is so named.

1964

Kindergarteners from Bach Elementary Show Off Their Valentine's Bulletin Board, February 1964 | Photo by Eck Stanger, Ann Arbor News

1965

In 1965, the first of the modern branch libraries was open near Packard and Platt Road on the east side of town, and named for Nellie Loving.

1966

In 1966, Porter’s brother J.D. Hall purchased the building, recognizing its history as a cornerstone of the Ann Street Black Business District.

1968

After coming to Ann Arbor in 1968, Louisa spent years with Ann Arbor's Historic District Commission, first as staff director and then as Historic Preservation Coordinator for the last 17 years of her career.

1973

In 1973, the voters approved establishing a separate millage for library operations.

1977

In 1977, Homer Chance retired and the then reference librarian, Gene Wilson, took over.

However, in 1977 the library was able to give us dedicated space in the basement, which has lovingly been referred to as “The Dungeon” by volunteers since then.

1983

Gene Wilson retired in 1983.

1991

Since that time, the director has been Ramon Hernandez, under whose direction the latest addition was built in 1991.

The Ladies Library Association salvaged the cornerstone. It is now mounted on the wall of the staircase landing between the lower level and first floor of the 1991 library.

2019

On Saturday June 1, 2019, Ann Arbor residents will gather for music, dance, food, crafts, and local business wares at the African American Downtown Festival.

2021

After huge turnouts in 2021, free jazz concert series moves to bigger venue in Ypsi Township

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