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

[marion Library]

This would really really come in handy for our upcoming book sale if no one
else can claim it. Thank you! :)

On Wed, Jul 9, 2025 at 6:47 PM marion Library <madistrictlibrary at gmail.com>
wrote:

> 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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