Thomas Beaver Library

In 1888, thanks to a donation from Thomas Beaver, Danville erected the Thomas Beaver Free Library and YMCA Building. Thomas Beaver was trustee of the Danville Iron and Steel Works; he was a great philanthropist. The building used to house the YMCA which was a fitness center complete with a pool located in the basement. Later in time they would add a bowling alley. The building is made from sandstone with slate oofs. It is in the Queen Anne Second Empire style and features an octagonal cupola, corbelled stone chimneys,and hipped roof tower,

The building was designed by architect Charles Wetzel (1922-1898) His early buildings of note include the Italianate Montour County Courthouse (1871) and the now demolished Danville Opera House, which was also Italianate.

If you have the opportunity check out the Library’s interior!

Exersize: Leg Lifts