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Hackley Public Library

The Hackley Library is a historic library building in Muskegon, Michigan. The Library was a gift from lumber baron Charles Hackley to the City of Muskegon Public Schools and opened in 1890. It is listed on the Michigan Register of Historic Places.[1] The library is at 316 West Webster Avenue. The library also owns the historic Torrent House across the street where geneology records are housed.[2]

Perspective map of Muskegon from 1889 with inset image of the Hackley Library in the upper right hand corner

The Library is supported by the Friends of the Hackley Public Library.[3]

The Hackley Administration Building is nearby at 349 Webster Avenue and is also named for Hackley amd is owned by Muskegon Public Schools. It was built in 1889[4] and efforts are underway to preserve it.[5]

Torrent House

A major renovation of the library including ramps for access, air conditioning system work, and energy effiency improvements was undertaken in 2016.[2]

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