Field Memorial LibraryConway, Massachusetts
When I first saw this library, located in the small farming
town of Conway, I was totally intrigued as its architecture really
stood out in the center of town. After a little research I discovered
that Marshall Field, founder of the Chicago based department store
Marshall Field and Company was born in Conway in 1834
and donated the library to the town.
Marshall Field's department stores were acquired by Macy's in 2005.
An added note of interest; due to his innovations in
customer service, Mr. Field is attributed with the quote,
"The customer is always right."
19 comments:
What a stunning building for a library.
Mr Field was very generous!
Hope You're enjoying your weekend.
What a lovely building. I have heard of Marshall Field but knew very little about him, thanks for the information.
It is a wonderfully designed building. I wish they made them like this now days.
grand old building, not quite a barn, but lovely.
Magnificent and impressive building. That's the sort of architecture I like.
Beautiful library, interesting piece of history.
I remember Marshall Fields Stores, Sunny.. That is truly a gorgeous library. I love it when people who make it BIG in this world come back and remember their hometowns. Neat!!!!
Hugs,
Betsy
Very unique looking building.
Ah Mr Field, what happened to your thoughts on the customer's always being right today. Sometimes seems a lost goal of the business world.
Wow! What a fortunate town to have that library. It seems that wherever I live, the libraries are always in small, unimaginative buildings. Nice picture of it, Sunny! Very interesting to know that Mr. Field is the originator of the quote about the customer always being right!
Vicki
Grand building! Thanks for sharing this..:)
That is a very remarkable building. I love the story behind it.
Beautiful building and great to know where the phrase originated.
Good morning. Yes very strange looking building with that dome on top. I have learned two new things this morning. One a recipe that uses flowers and now I've learned where the quote came from.
Beautiful building you captured Sunny my friend.
Beautiful building... reminds me of the capitol building in Atlanta. What a lovely library to be able to visit. Here in our little town, the library is housed in an old IGA grocery. It had been remodeled, but is still a big rectangle of a building.
Wonderful library and wonderful story!!
Wished my hometown library looked as grand.
It's a shame so many businesses have forgotten Marshall Field's credo. That is certainly a very impressive library building.
Great shot, and an interesting history lesson! I always love your history lessons. :o)
Thanks for sharing, Sunny!
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