Construction

With the sizable donation from Alliance philanthropist and industrialist, C. J. Rodman in hand, the community began to plan and build the new library building. Hazel Park, which was located on the south side of East Broadway and west side of South Arch was purchased from the City as the site of the new building.

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Circus at Hazel Park, April 1961 New library built here in 1962


Cornerstone ceremony May 2, 1961
C. J. Rodman, C. Parsons	Mrs. G. Hoover, Dr. G. King
Laying of cornerstone for RPL 1961 C. C. Henderson, Mrs. G. Hoover, G. Graf, C. Parsons	Blueprint of proposed Rodman Public Library first floor	Blueprint of proposed Rodman Public Library basement and second floor
Construction 1962
Construction of main stairway to mezzanine 1962	Construction of auditorium 1962	During construction of new building 1962
Construction of parking lot 1962	During construction of new building 1962
Expansion 1971-1972
Demolition of Dallas House for Children's Room Expansion November 16, 1971	Demolition of Dallas House for Children's Room Expansion November 16, 1971	Beginning of construction for Children's Room Addition February 1, 1972
Renovation of 2005-2007
Expansion of Children's Program Room October 2005	Adding the Elevator shaft January 2006	Main Reading Area October 2006
Children's Department December 2006	Auditorium March 2007	Board Room March 2007