MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY

NILES, OH

6/25/81, Detroit Edison U30C 019 A Detroit Edison eastbound train of empties slides through the P&LE yard in Youngstown, OH. In the background above the embankment is the Chessie System main line.
6/25/81, Detroit Edison U30C 019 Credit: OHFalcon72

McKinley Memorial Library is a public library located in Niles, Ohio. The library was established in 1901 in honor of President William McKinley, who was assassinated in 1901. The library is housed in a beautiful neoclassical building that was built in 1917 and was designed by architect William E. Weeks.

The library offers a wide range of resources and services to its patrons, including books, magazines, DVDs, audiobooks, and e-books. There are also a number of computer workstations available for public use, as well as free Wi-Fi throughout the building. The library has a strong emphasis on children's programming and offers a variety of events and activities for children of all ages.

In addition to its regular services, the library also has a number of special collections, including a local history collection that features books, photographs, and other materials related to the history of the Niles area. The library also has a collection of rare books and manuscripts, including a number of items related to President McKinley.

Overall, McKinley Memorial Library is a valuable resource for the Niles community, offering a wide range of services and resources to its patrons. Its beautiful building and strong emphasis on community programming make it a popular destination for residents of all ages.

MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY is a History Museum in NILES OH. US MID #8403900336

The museum is classed as HST (History Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

6/25/81, Detroit Edison U30C 019 A Detroit Edison eastbound train of empties slides through the P&LE yard in Youngstown, OH. In the background above the embankment is the Chessie System main line.
10-14-05, Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, OH A falls in Mill Creek Park, Youngstown, OH.
6-20-23, Midland & Bluegrass GP9 222 Operated as Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad. GP9 222 was built 1/58 as Illinois Central GP9 9368. To Illinois Central Gulf 9005, Mid-South Railroad 9005 then to Indiana Boxcar 222. This Midland & Bluegrass train is hauling construction waste and a couple of covered hoppers south to the landfill in Signal, OH. Here the train is about to go under the South Ave. bridge in Youngstown, OH. The grade here is steep and the three Geeps are working hard. These tracks are the the former Youngstown & Southern which were trolley tracks back in the day.
11/18/75, Boston & Maine GP9 1725 Renumbered 1825/1826 and conveyed to Springfield Terminal as ST 51/52. At the P&LE Gateway yard in Youngstown, OH.
6-20-23, Midland & Bluegrass GP9 222 Operated as Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad. GP9 222 was built 1/58 as Illinois Central GP9 9368. To Illinois Central Gulf 9005, Mid-South Railroad 9005 then to Indiana Boxcar 222.
6-20-23, Midland & Bluegrass GP9 222 Operated as Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad. GP9 222 was built 1/58 as Illinois Central GP9 9368. To Illinois Central Gulf 9005, Mid-South Railroad 9005 then to Indiana Boxcar 222. This Midland & Bluegrass train is hauling construction waste and a couple of covered hoppers south to the landfill in Signal, OH. The train is about to cross the NS(PRR) tracks in Struthers, OH. The GP38-2 5152 is former NS and was owned by Indiana Boxcar Corp., the former owner of Youngstown & Southeastern Railroad.
6-17-23, Historical marker, downtown Youngstown, OH Living in the suburbs I never spent much time exploring the downtown area. I wished I had but you know how that goes!
6-19-23, Hi-Speed gas station At the corner of Oak Hill Ave. and Myrtle Ave. in Youngstown, OH. The Hi-Speed stations were originally owned by Hickok Oil corporation of Toledo, OH. When Pure Oil corporation took control of Hickok on August 1, 1945 the stations became Pure Oil stations. I'm not sure when this station was built but they started building stations of this design in the mid-1920s. I never knew this building existed.
6-20-23, The City Trust and Savings Bank, Campbell, OH The company filed an application with the State of Ohio as a Corporation For-Profit on September 6, 1904. I couldn't find any more info on the business and I'm not sure if it survived the Depression.
6-17-23, B&O station, Youngstown, OH Built in 1905 it served Baltimore and Ohio passenger trains until Amtrak took over in 1971. When Amtrak extended the "Three Rivers", train 40/41, to Chicago it stopped in Youngstown at the B&O station starting May 16, 1997.
6-16-23, Ohio Central GP11 8712 Ex. New Haven GP9 1227.
5/31/81, Conrail GP7 5818 Leading a long line of stored locos on the former Erie tracks at Hubbard, OH. The 5818 started life as C&O 5720. Several C&O units were purchased by NYC in 1/1956. It was built by GMDL Canada.

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FRIENDS OF THE MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
PO BOX 243
NILES
OH
44446-0243

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MID # 8403900336
Name FRIENDS OF THE MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Alternate Name MCKINLEY MEMORIAL LIBRARY
Classification History Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 237112524
NTEECC A54
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 41.189697, -80.753694
CODES FIPS State Code: 39
FIPS County Code: 155
US Census Tract: 932702
US Census Block: 4000