This cache honors Stamford, Connecticut's Ferguson Public Library.
The Ferguson Public Library is one of the largest in Connecticut, and was erected in 1910. The library's history is as unique as it is interesting. In 1877, John Day Ferguson left "a bequest of $10,000 to aid in the establishment of a public library on the condition that fellow citizens donate $25,000." The library moved twice before settling in its current location on the corner of Bedford Street. The current library was designed by Egerton Swartwout, an American architect, with buildings in 9 different states, as well as buildings in France and England. In 1911, "The Ferguson became a free public library, embracing the concept that knowledge should be available to all, regardless of ability to pay."
The library offers a full roster of events each month, and even as a coffee shop, Winfield Street Coffee, attached!
See the library's complete history here.
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The cache is a micro in a non-traditional container. It's not visible to the eye, but you will see red. It's not a functional appliance, but you can reach for a tool.
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