Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Milwaukie #15: Ledding Library & Scott Park

10660 SE 21st Avenue

IMG_3807 Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

Alfred Lewelling established Milwaukie's first library in 1889 in Thomas Larkin's law office at the southeast corner of Main and Washington Streets. The office soon burned, and other locations for the library included the pharmacy and city hall. In 1961, Mrs. Florence Ledding, stepdaughter of Seth Lewelling, bequeathed her home at 21st & Harrison to the city of Milwaukie for use as a Library named after herself and her husband Herman F. Ledding, who were both attorneys. She also donated $5,000 for books plus more than 3,000 books from their own collection. Through a $150,000 bond in 1963 the home was remodeled and an addition built. The grand opening of the Ledding Library was held on Sunday, January 17, 1965.

IMG_3791 Peake Fountain at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Peake Fountain at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

A fountain in memory of Silas F. & Eva M. Peake landscaped by John Herbst, Jr. was part of the 1965 dedication. This sculpture by Lee Kelly was commissioned by the Peake family in 1972.

IMG_3794 Peake Fountain at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Peake Fountain at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

By 1982 the fountain had been heavily vandalized and was removed and stored. In 2006, it was restored and placed in front of the library. The stonework is engraved with donors' names.

IMG_3792 Peake Fountain Plaques at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Peake Fountain Plaques on September 27, 2008

THIS
FOUNTAIN
IN LOVING MEMORY
OF

SILAS F.

AND

EVA M. PEAKE
DEDICATED 1965

LANDSCAPING BY
JOHN HERBST, JR.
1965

FOUNTAIN
SCULPTED BY
LEE KELLY
1972

GROUNDS DEDICATED
NOVEMBER 1, 1975

IMG_3793 Peake Fountain at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Peake Fountain at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

In Appreciation For Making
This Project Possible
The City of Milwaukie
The Friends of Ledding Library

Willie Miller
Kelly Somers
Grady Wheeler
Jack Perry
Mike Swanson
Nancy Wittig

SEPTEMBER 2006

IMG_3795 Peake Fountain at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Peake Fountain at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

Milwaukie City Council
2006

Mayor James Bernard

Deborah Barnes
Joe Loomis
Carlotta Collette
Susan Stone

IMG_3806 Scott Park Plaque in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Scott Park Plaque on September 27, 2008

Behind Ledding Library is Scott Park, named for pioneer Milwaukie farmers Richard & Hannah Scott, who once owned property from Harrison Street north to the Multnomah County boundary, raising cattle and goats, and growing an orchard of various fruit trees.

IMG_3805 Scott Park in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Scott Park on September 27, 2008

From 1965 to 1975 landscaping, benches, a sundial & amphitheater were donated by community groups.

IMG_3803 Landscaping at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Landscaping at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

IMG_3804 Amphitheater at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Amphitheater at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

IMG_3798 Sundial at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Sundial at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

IMG_3799 Landscaping Plaque at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Landscaping Plaque at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

MILWAUKIE LEDDING LIBRARY
LANDSCAPING DONATIONS

MEMORIALS TO

MILWAUKIE GROUPS

MRS. TERESA BLACKBURN
MRS. AUGUSTA HARE
MISS NAOMI HART
MRS. EMERALD WALDRON

ARDENWALD MOTHERS CLUB
ARDENWALD P.T.A.
AMERICAN LEGION POST 180
FRIENDS OF LEDDING LIBRARY

GARDEN CLUBS

JAYCEES

ARDENWALD
BATTIN
MAPLEHURST
MILWAUKIE
OAK GROVE
WICHITA

MILWAUKIE GRAMMAR P.T.A.
MILWAUKIE HIGH P.T.A.
MILWAUKIE JR HIGH P.T.A.
PARK AND BEAUTIFICATION COMM
ROTARY
WELCOME WAGON CLUB

1965

HAROLD MILLER                              RAY WILLIS
STUDENTS - SABIN SKILL CENTER

1975

IMG_3800 Amphitheater Plaque at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Amphitheater Plaque at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

AMPHITHEATER

IN MEMORY
OF

ELLEN J.
"NELL"
MARTIN

IMG_3801 Bench Plaque at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Bench Plaque at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

BENCHES....                  

"COME, REST AWHILE
BESIDE THE STREAM
AND
WHEN YOU LEAVE
- TAKE A BOOK"

IN LOVING MEMORY
OF
AETNA AND
ZENAS OLSON

IMG_3802 Plantings & Sundial Plaque at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Sundial Plaque at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008

PLANTINGS
AND SUNDIAL

DEDICATED
TO

CARE AND ENJOYMENT
OF THE
BEAUTIES OF NATURE

MILWAUKIE
GARDEN CLUB

1975

IMG_3797 Measure Fountain Bench at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Measure Fountain Bench on September 27, 2008

In March 1978, a fountain was presented by Lewis & Alice Measure. By 2007 the fountain had been shut down for years and was deteriorating, and the stone wall that was part of it had become a nuisance. The fountain was removed and on April 26, 2008 this bench was dedicated in its place.

IMG_3796 Measure Fountain Plaque at Ledding Library in Milwaukie, Oregon on September 27, 2008
Measure Fountain Plaque on September 27, 2008

FOUNTAIN PRESENTED
BY

LEWIS & ALICE MEASURE

AN EXPRESSION OF OUR
WARMEST & DEEPEST AFFECTION
FOR
MILWAUKIE, OREGON

MARCH 1978

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