10660 SE 21st Avenue
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.
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.
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.
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 |
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
Peake Fountain at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008
Milwaukie City Council
2006
Mayor James Bernard
Deborah Barnes
Joe Loomis | Carlotta Collette
Susan Stone |
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.
Scott Park on September 27, 2008
From 1965 to 1975 landscaping, benches, a sundial & amphitheater were donated by community groups.
Landscaping at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008
Amphitheater at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008
Sundial at Ledding Library 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 |
Amphitheater Plaque at Ledding Library on September 27, 2008
AMPHITHEATER
IN MEMORY
OF
ELLEN J.
"NELL"
MARTIN
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
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
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.
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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