Salem Public Library - Revision history

Jstrom at 16:09, 21 October 2025

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	*[https://salemweb.com/about-salem/salem-tales/john-bertram/ John Bertram] Salem Website		*[https://salemweb.com/about-salem/salem-tales/john-bertram/ John Bertram] Salem Website

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2061748~~?locg=63~~ Proceedings relating to the donation of the estates of the late Capt. John Bertram] Salem Observer, 1888		*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2061748 Proceedings relating to the donation of the estates of the late Capt. John Bertram] Salem Observer, 1888

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2061895~~?locg=63~~ Address of the Hon. John M. Raymond at the opening of the Salem Public Library] Salem Press, 1899.		*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2061895 Address of the Hon. John M. Raymond at the opening of the Salem Public Library] Salem Press, 1899.

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/2604251~~?locg=63~~ The legacies of Capt. John Bertram] Video recording by Erik Smith with SATV, 2007		*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/2604251 The legacies of Capt. John Bertram] Video recording by Erik Smith with SATV, 2007

	*[http://~~evergreen~~.noblenet.org/~~eg/opac/record~~/1356094~~?locg=63~~ Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, p.161-2		*[http://salem.noblenet.org/Record/1356094 Architecture in Salem] by Bryant F. Tolles, p.161-2

	*"The Public Library" (opening announcement) ''Salem Gazette'', June 25, 1889		*"The Public Library" (opening announcement) ''Salem Gazette'', June 25, 1889

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	The water fountain in the side yard is a fine example of a Victorian Garden ornament. Cast by Robert Wood & Co. of Philadelphia in the 1850's it was one of the few Victorian fountains to survive the scrap drives of World War II. The Greek god Poseidon (known to the Romans as Neptune) stands in the middle holding a trident with a dolphin underfoot. This is a nod to Bertram's seafaring past. Some repairs were made to the fountain following the building's renovation in 1987. The approximate date of casting is between 1850-1857.		The water fountain in the side yard is a fine example of a Victorian Garden ornament. Cast by Robert Wood & Co. of Philadelphia in the 1850's it was one of the few Victorian fountains to survive the scrap drives of World War II. The Greek god Poseidon (known to the Romans as Neptune) stands in the middle holding a trident with a dolphin underfoot. This is a nod to Bertram's seafaring past. Some repairs were made to the fountain following the building's renovation in 1987. The approximate date of casting is between 1850-1857.

			After a few years when the fountain was not operable, a campaign was begun in 2022 to restore the historic fountain. The fund raiser was successful, and the restoration was completed in the summer of 2024.

	For details about the trees and shrubs around this historic library see the entry on this wiki [[Salem Public Library - trees and shrubs]]		For details about the trees and shrubs around this historic library see the entry on this wiki [[Salem Public Library - trees and shrubs]]

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Tdriscoll at 14:20, 20 July 2023

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	'''BERTRAM ELM'''		'''BERTRAM ELM'''

	The Bertram Elm that used to be in the yard of the Salem Public Library was said to be close to 100 years old in 1912. The tree's circumference measured at 18 feet and 6 inches in 1912 and reaching to 70 feet high, with gracefully spreading branches. In 1909 the tree was treated for 'interior tree cancer.' Cement was used to fill its cavity after hollowing out the cancerous spots. Iron rods were also used to hold the great limbs in place. The elm is documented up to the year 1919, but no one is sure when the tree came down.		The Bertram Elm that used to be in the yard of the Salem Public Library was said to be close to 100 years old in 1912. The tree's circumference measured at 18 feet and 6 inches in 1912 and reaching to 70 feet high, with gracefully spreading branches. In 1909 the tree was treated for 'interior tree cancer.' Cement was used to fill its cavity after hollowing out the cancerous spots. Iron rods were also used to hold the great limbs in place. The elm is documented up to the year 1919, but no one is sure when the great tree came down.

	[[Image:SalemPublicLibrary.jpg]]		[[Image:SalemPublicLibrary.jpg]]

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	'''BERTRAM ELM'''		'''BERTRAM ELM'''

	The Bertram Elm that used to be in the yard of the Salem Public Library was said to be close to 100 years old in 1912. The tree's circumference measured at 18 feet and 6 inches in 1912 and reaching to 70 feet high, with gracefully spreading branches. In 1909 the tree was treated for 'interior tree cancer.' Cement was used to fill its cavity after hollowing out the cancerous spots. Iron rods were also used to hold the great limbs in place. The elm is documented up to the year 1919, but no one is sure when the ~~great~~ tree came down.		The Bertram Elm that used to be in the yard of the Salem Public Library was said to be close to 100 years old in 1912. The tree's circumference measured at 18 feet and 6 inches in 1912 and reaching to 70 feet high, with gracefully spreading branches. In 1909 the tree was treated for 'interior tree cancer.' Cement was used to fill its cavity after hollowing out the cancerous spots. Iron rods were also used to hold the great limbs in place. The elm is documented up to the year 1919, but no one is sure when the tree came down.

	[[Image:SalemPublicLibrary.jpg]]		[[Image:SalemPublicLibrary.jpg]]

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Jstrom at 15:29, 15 August 2019

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	In 1911, Boston architect Clarence H. Blackall appended a four-story fireproof book stack ell, a one-story reference room wing, and a corresponding office.		In 1911, Boston architect Clarence H. Blackall appended a four-story fireproof book stack ell, a one-story reference room wing, and a corresponding office.

			Among many services, the library provided shut-in service for patrons who couldn't make it in person to the library. The service for shut-ins was inaugurated in 1944, financed by a bequest from the late
			Sarah D. Peabody.

	'''RENOVATION'''		'''RENOVATION'''

Jstrom at 15:52, 23 May 2019

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	*Postcard courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''		*Postcard courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''

	*[https://www.salempl.org/home/history/Salem Public Library] History of the Library Building and John Bertram		*[https://www.salempl.org/home/history/ Salem Public Library] History of the Library Building and John Bertram

	*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/bertram.shtml John Bertram] Salem Website		*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/bertram.shtml John Bertram] Salem Website

Jstrom at 15:50, 23 May 2019

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	*Postcard courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''		*Postcard courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''

	*[https://www.salempl.org/home/history/] History of the Library Building and John Bertram		*[https://www.salempl.org/home/history/Salem Public Library] History of the Library Building and John Bertram

	*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/bertram.shtml John Bertram] Salem Website		*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/bertram.shtml John Bertram] Salem Website

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	*"A worthy investment in Salem(Library brownstone preservation of 2016) ''Salem News'', May 14, 2016		*"A worthy investment in Salem(Library brownstone preservation of 2016) ''Salem News'', May 14, 2016

			*"Salem Public Library does away with overdue fines" ''Salem News'' July 7, 2023, p. 1

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	*[https://salempl.org/reference-dept/history/ Salem Public Library] History of the Library Building and John Bertram		*[https://salempl.org/reference-dept/history/ Salem Public Library] History of the Library Building and John Bertram

	*[~~http~~://~~www.~~salemweb.com/tales/bertram~~.shtml~~ John Bertram] Salem Website		*[https://salemweb.com/about-salem/salem-tales/john-bertram/ John Bertram] Salem Website

	*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2061748?locg=63 Proceedings relating to the donation of the estates of the late Capt. John Bertram] Salem Observer, 1888		*[http://evergreen.noblenet.org/eg/opac/record/2061748?locg=63 Proceedings relating to the donation of the estates of the late Capt. John Bertram] Salem Observer, 1888

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	*Postcard courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''		*Postcard courtesy of '''CardCow.com'''

	*[https://~~www.~~salempl.org/~~home~~/history/ Salem Public Library] History of the Library Building and John Bertram		*[https://salempl.org/reference-dept/history/ Salem Public Library] History of the Library Building and John Bertram

	*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/bertram.shtml John Bertram] Salem Website		*[http://www.salemweb.com/tales/bertram.shtml John Bertram] Salem Website