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The Bernard Ginsburg Library
The Structural Iron Work for the Bernard
Ginsburg Branch of the Public Library was
furnished by
91 Brewster Street
books. She related her experiences
as a social worker in the district and
told of the eagerness in which the
boys and girls of the neighborhood
looked forward to the opening of the
Bernard Ginsburg Library. She told
of the inadequacy and congestion of
the old quarters on Hastings and how
it had outgrown its usefulness in the
past few years owing to the rapid
growth of the city and the increasing
desire for learning and literary rec-
reation of the people who needed and
appreciated libraries most. "No
greater tribute could be paid to Mr.
Ginsburg than to have his name in-
scribed on this particular branch, for
it serves the very people he desired
to help," said Mrs. Pottle.
Rabbi Hershman Delivers Address.
Rabbi A. M. Hershman of the
Shaarey Zedek Synagogue, delivered
the address of the evening. He said
in part: "This building is an edifice
erected to the powerful influence of
education and learning. It represents
one of the most advanced institutions
of our present civilization. It offers
to the people of this district, most of
whom are Jews, the satisfaction of
their passionate desire for learning.
Mr. Ginsburg may well be proud of
the fact that his name adorns this
structure that will give inspiration and
comfort to his own people. Bernard
Ginsburg knows his people. He knows
that the Jew has always stood for
culture. He knows that the Jews'
prime impulse is not for commercial
supremacy, or political aggrandize-
ment, or social position, but that his
whole heart and soul is bound up in
his spiritual desire for Truth. This
spirit is evidenced in Bernard Gins-
burg himself by his unselfish devotion
to the intelle. ctual needs not only of
his own people but of everybody who
would take advantage of the wonder-
ful opportunities afforded them by
these noble institutions of learning.
It is significant that this branch is
named in honor of Bernard Ginsburg.
It is as well an honor to the Jewish
people of Detroit and they rejoice
in the tribute paid to one of their
leaders and noblemen. In this build-
ing the Jew, together with his broth-
er non-Jew, will pursue his course of
advancement. He will revel in his own
honest luxury. He will build his fu-
ture with the aid of books. He will
imbibe of the experiences of other
men and profit by their advice, in his
turn give back to the world the full
measure of the products of his search
for truth and knowledge, so that fu-
ture generations may the better con-
tinue and further advance the cause
of humanity."
Mr. Ginsburg Receives Great Ovation.
At the mention of Mr. Ginsburg's
name as the next speaker by the chair-
man, the audience broke out in a storm
of applause that lasted for several
minutes. This outburst of feeling on
the part of his friends brought tears
to the eyes of Mr. Ginsburg and he
was visibly affected by the ovation.
His usual easy composure gave way
before the solemnity of the occasion
and he spoke with emotional hesita-
tion. His presence alone was suffi-
cient inspiration and acknowledgment
of the honor bestowed on him. Mr.
Ginsburg said that nothing was dearer
to his heart than books. He loved
them, and lie wanted everybody to
derive as much joy and satisfaction
from them as he does. He stated that
his work on the Library Commission
was the most pleasant he had ever en-
gaged in because he knew its impor-
tance to the great mass of people who
but for the public libraries would be
deprived of the supreme pleasure that
only books could afford. "I am deeply
grateful to the honor given to me by
the action of the city officials in plac-
ing my name on this branch," said
Mr. Ginsburg. "Many of my own
people will come here to take advan-
tage of its wonderful facilities. I
have only done what seemed to me
to be my duty to help distribute the
joys of life to all."
Bernard Ginsburg has not only
served the city in his unselfish way.
He is one of the most respected and
honored Jews of Detroit. He is at
present vice president of the Temple
Beth El, and a director of the United
Jewish • Charities, having served as
president of that institution. He is an
active member and ex-president of
the Pisgah Lodge of B'nai B'rith, and
is a member of the Jewish War Re-
lief Committee. Mr. Ginsburg was
born in Columbus, Ind., on August
14, 1864. He was educated in the De-
troit public and high schools, and is
one of the oldest Jewish residents of
this city. He is president of the is
Auto Specialty Co., and s a
member of the Detroit Board of Com-
merce. He was the first Jew to serve
on the executive board of that body.
Daigle Iron
Works
STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL
IRON WORKS
549 -55 Lafayette Boulevard
West 2786
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The Phoenix Wire Co.
E. Kirby and G. T. R. R.
furnished the window guards for the Bernard Ginsburg
Branch of the Public Library.
A Model Piece of Work
was the roofing of the Bernard Ginsburg Branch of the Public
Library. Workmanship by
Chas. Sexauer Roofing Co.
148 SHERMAN ST.
Phone Main 2783
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Workmanship to be praised was the laying of the master
floors which were laid by
Geo. R. Mehling .
106 Henry St.
Cadillac 5329-J
E. R. BROWN
1120 Lothrop Ave.
Was the plumbing and heating engineer for the Bernard
Ginsburg Branch of Public Library.
Telephone Garfield 380.