[Michlib-l] Peddlar's Cart - free to a good library or museum home

[marion Library]

If it doesn't work out, I'd be interested as well.

On Tue, Jul 8, 2025 at 8:16 PM Larry Neal via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
wrote:

> Hi Jackie,
>
> CMPL is tentatively interested. We've been working with LDA on a similar
> concept for our lobby. Our design would have more capacity but I like that
> this could be moved and the price is right if it doesn't work out. Can I
> get back to you tomorrow?
>
> Hope all is going well with your big project!
>
> Larry
>
> ------------------------------
> *From:* Michlib-l <michlib-l-bounces at mcls.org> on behalf of Jacalynn
> Harvey (Roseville Public Library) via Michlib-l <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 8, 2025 7:42:48 PM
> *To:* Michlib-L <michlib-l at mcls.org>
> *Subject:* [Michlib-l] Peddlar's Cart - free to a good library or museum
> home
>
> The Peddlar's Cart in the photos is free to a good library or museum
> home.
>
> The Friends of the Roseville Public Library purchased the Peddlar's Cart
> to use as a prop to promote the Friends and their activities in 1998 from
> the Otto Building Company in Burton, Michigan.  The Friends stopped using
> it approximately 10 years ago and it has been in the Library's (dry)
> basement since.  It is in good shape with some scarring on the white
> laminated surface.  It has two small drawers and a cubby that lock (keys
> are are available) for storage.  These carts from Otto Building were sold
> to other libraries across the country for the same "display" purpose
> including the Alexandrian Public Library in Indiana.  I have a folder that
> includes the original invoice and blueprints for the cart.
>
> Measurements:
>
> length - 60"
> height to the top of the slatted canopy - 79"
> width - 28"
>
> The cart is very heavy and does not move easily, however you can move it
> short distances safely.  The Friends rarely moved it from the lobby.   I
> could not see a way to easily remove the four canopy supports and the
> canopy for transport.  It may have to be transported in one piece.
>
> You must be able to move it into your vehicle as we may not always have
> assistance available.  The blueprints and a copy of the invoice with the
> name of the manufacturer go with the cart.
>
> The Roseville Public Library building is currently being prepared for
> renovation and the cart must go in preparation for contractors to begin the
> demolition of the interior. If you would like the cart, it must be picked
> up by July 31.
>
> I'll send a message if/when the cart is claimed.
>
> Best,
>
> Jackie
>
> Jacalynn Harvey
> Director
>
> Roseville Public Library
> 29777 Gratiot Avenue
> Roseville, MI  48066
> 586-447-4550
>
> rosevillelibrary.org
>
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