This blog will briefly examine, through text and photographs, the architecture of the seven rural libraries in Cache County, Utah. I have grouped them into three design categories and upcoming posts will focus on these styles. I will visit all of the eight library buildings, take some pictures, ask some questions, and share my thoughts with you here in the coming weeks. I hope you find you time here informative and interesting. Feel free to comment!

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Design Style: Retrofitted, pt. 2

RETROFITTED= these buildings were not originally constructed as libraries, but became such after renovation


Lewiston
[Year opened: early 1980s, Staff consulted: Chris]
Most favorite architectural aspect: space to move about
Least favorite architectural aspect: no good prospects for future expansion

My observations: This building, like all retrofits, has an interesting history. The library was once upstairs above the shops at street level. In the early 1980s, it was moved into the current space which had been a small grocery store. To me, its most unique architectural aspect is the 'hill' in one has to climb to get to the back of the building (that's my baby boy playing on the slope!).

Cache County
[Year opened: 1995, Staff consulted: Pat]
Most favorite architectural aspect: None
Least favorite architectural aspect: Lack of space

My observations: This building used to be a United States Post Office and has been converted nicely into a very small library. There is a plaque on the wall thanking Utah businessman Jon Huntsman and his wife for their contribution to get the library going. This library has had issues with a lack of parking since its opening.
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