75th Anniversary - Funding and Partners


	Funding and Partner Information Celebrating 75 Years on the Parkway Acknowledgments The Central Library: A Vision Realized An exhibit covering the planning, design, and construction of the Central Library, in the Main Lobby from June, 2002, through May, 2003 Made possible by a generous grant from The William Penn Foundation Other support for the 75th Anniversary includes: Renovation of the Skyline Room Sponsored by Delaware River Port Authority Community Open House and Birthday Party A gala public celebration for all ages on June 2, 2002 Presented by Verizon Foundation Champion of Reading Award Dinner Honoring children's author R.L. Stine, June 1, 2002 Presented by the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company and Sunoco, Inc. Champion of Reading Honorary Vice Chairs: Arcadia Land Company Ballard Spahr Andrews & Ingersoll Creative Financial Group Dr Pepper Company Ernst & Young, LLP The Graham Company JCI Data Processing Rittenhouse Trust Company Verizon (List incomplete) Julian Francis Abele Student Design Competition A competition for high school students in designing "the Library of the Future," with winning designs displayed in the East Gallery from June through August, 2002 A cooperative effort of the Free Library of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects, The Architecture in Education Program of the American Institute of Architects, Philadelphia Chapter, and p_FAD Presented by Hillier and The Department of Architecture of the University of Pennsylvania With additional support from: Ballinger Cope Linder Associates Phillip E. Franks and Associates Competition judging by: Maxine Griffith, Executive Director, Philadelphia City Planning Commission Emmanuel Kelly, AIA, Kelly/Maiello Architects Henry Magaziner, FAIA, acquaintance of Julian Abele Marciene S. Mattleman, Free Library Foundation Board of Directors Noel Mayo, Industrial Designer Melvin Mitchell, FAIA, National Organization of Minority Architects Ignatius Wang, AIA, Architect Central Library 75th Anniversary Advisory Committee Chair: Honorable Darrell Clarke John William Chin Gloria Twine Chisum Honorable Augusta Clark Honorable Pamela Dembe Loretta Duckworth Deborah Fretz Maxine Griffith Luis Hernandez Linda Johnson Carol Lawrence Shahara Ahmad-Llewellyn Cirel Magen Herman Mattleman Marciene S. Mattleman Lenore Milhollen William Miller, IV Charlie Pizzi Linda Seyda Marciarose Shestack Ron Wilson Elliot L. Shelkrot For special service, special thanks to: Liza Seltzer Peggy B. Wachs Judith G. Zalesne All staff of the Free Library who contributed to the anniversary celebration

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