It’s time once again for #FlashbackFriday with the Whitewater Historical Society.

This image shows the old Whitewater library, now the White Building, in the early 20th century. In May of 1903, 120 years ago, ground was broken for this building thanks to a large donation from Mary Flavia White, daughter of Judge White, who helped bring the Normal School (UWW) to Whitewater. It was a major milestone in Whitewater at the time.

The Classical Revival style building was designed by Madison architects Claude and Starck, who designed almost identical libraries in many communities. In fact, you can see similar buildings in Watertown and Delavan. The building served the community as a library for almost 90 years and continues to serve the community as the location of the Whitewater Arts Alliance and the offices of the local community TV station.

Join us next week for more from the Whitewater Historical Society.

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