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Portland Public Library company history timeline

1867

In 1867 the Portland Institute and Public Library was formed, with its library located in Portland City Hall.

1876

In 1876, the Athenaeum merged into the Portland Institute and Public Library; this bestowed the Atheneum's Plum Street property on the Institute, although the library remained at City Hall.

1889

In January 1889, the Portland Institute and Public Library was renamed as Portland Public Library, and became free for readers to access.

In 1889, the library moved into what is now known as the Baxter Building, at 619 Congress Street.

1979

The main library moved to Monument Square in 1979.

2010

A major renovation of the main building by Scott Simons Architects was completed in 2010.

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