Design competition for Library Company of Philadelphia - 1879 (not built).
Today, the Library Company continues to exist as a nonprofit, independent research library.
Adams began his career in rare books in 1947 at the Library Company of Philadelphia.
There were 60 members of the original Library Company each paying ten shillings per year to support the institution.
It began in 1774 as the Library Company, started by a group of city leaders.
The Library Company was a subscription company and opened with some 700 books.
The Library Company flourished into the early 19th century.
Franklin presented one copy to the Library Company of Philadelphia.
The Library Company's microscope and telescope were frequently borrowed.
The Library Company's collections were physically split in the mid-19th century.
