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The new library building came one step closer to completion withthe receipt of a $20,000 grant two weeks ago, according to James P. Jamieson, chairman of the Friends of the Rappahannock County Library.
iTie D.C.-based Public Welfare Foundation, one of the original benefactors of the Rappahannock County Library, made the payment of $20,000 for the new library building, which is now nearing completion on U.S. 211. .522 just east of Washington.
The Public Welfare Foundation was established in 1947 by the late Charles Edward Marsh, who spent his professional life in the newspaper business and lived in Culpeper County for many years.
Mr. Jamieson said the grant has made it possible for the Friends to qualify for another $20,000 grant from another foundation on a matching funds basis.
Indications are that approximately $25,000 in additional contributions will be needed to completely cover all costs of the building and the furnishings.
Tax-exempt contributions may be sent to the Friends of the Library, Box 55 and 210, Washington 22747.
Last month the Friends organization accepted a bid of $45,200 from Pauline Bruce for a house on threetenths of an acre in Washington, across from thecurrent library. The property was donated to the Friends by the late Mrs. E. M. “Bird” Jones.
The proceeds from the sale of that property will also support the new library construction and to buy furnishings.
The 5,200-square-foot building is scheduled to be ready to occupy in
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