Kaubisch Memorial Public Library
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Fostoria, Ohio presents a unique challenge to genealogists because it is located in three counties---Seneca, Hancock, and Wood Counties. Due to the generous support of the Fostoria Lineage Research Society and local genealogists, the library has been able to build a large collection of materials pertaining to Fostoria, Ohio's tri-county area.
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Backstory and Context
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In 1892 the Fostoria High School Alumni Library was opened to the public with a membership fee of $1.00 per year. In 1900 a grant from the city of Fostoria was obtained so that the library became "free" to all citizens. Money was donated by Mrs. Louisa McClean and a grant from Andrew Carnegie made it possible for the Library to be built on its present site in 1913. The generosity of Fostorian Arthur Kaubisch made a large addition possible in 1968. Another significant gift was presented by Don and Judy Miller and the citizens of Fostoria passed a five year tax levy to add yet another addition in 1989.
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"About Us." https://fostoria.lib.oh.us/about-us