This 100-Year-Old Ohio Library Looks Like a Castle

Step inside the 100-year-old Wagnalls Memorial Library in Lithopolis, Ohio — a stunning Tudor-Gothic public library that looks like a castle. Built in 1925 from local stone, this historic Ohio library is filled with stained glass, hidden owls, original Norman Rockwell artwork, a historic theater, and beautiful old-world details.

But keeping a century-old library alive hasn't been easy. We'll explore Wagnalls' unusual funding model, its preservation challenges, and the contrast with the nearby, modern Canal Winchester Branch of Columbus Metropolitan Library.

Join me for a peaceful library tour and discover the history, architecture, and stories behind one of Ohio’s most unique hidden-gem libraries. 📚🏰

Join me as we explore the remarkable Wagnalls family story, the library's financial and preservation challenges, and how community support helped this little castle-library reach its 100th birthday.

0:00 Intro
1:11 Step inside
2:46 The Origin
3:23 Reading Room
4:31 Tower Room and Theatre
5:26 Walk along the shelves
7:27 Children's library
8:34 Stroll in the garden

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