Carnegie Library, E Kearsley St, Flint, Michigan 1962

This authentic 1960s color photograph, captured in 1962, documents the final days of the Carnegie Library located on E Kearsley St in Flint, Michigan. The archival image shows the historic neoclassical building, which was constructed in 1902 with a grant from the Carnegie Foundation, shortly before its closure. At the time of this photo, the building was serving as a temporary Democratic Headquarters, as indicated by the large banner stretched across its ionic columns. The library features a prominent, weather-worn dome and red-tiled roof. In the background, the old IMA building and a railroad bridge over the now-defunct Clifford St are visible. The street in the foreground is wet from rain, with a light blue vintage sedan parked nearby. Following the completion of the new City Library in 1962, this structure was demolished to make way for urban renewal. The site is no longer standing and has been fully redeveloped into the University of Michigan-Flint campus, leaving the area unrecognizable today. Notably, the four pillars from the front of the library were salvaged and can still be seen today on a private residence on Weller Street in Flint. This factual record preserves the architectural heritage of downtown Flint during the early sixties. All our images are available as royalty-free instant downloads for use in books, media, and creative projects – or make your own prints for home, work, or as a truly unique gift.