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Peace Dale Library (Hazard Memorial) seen from front lawn

The original doors of the Peace Dale Library (Hazard Memorial) newly opened to the public

"This memorial
To their father
Was builded by his sons
Begun October 22, 1890
Dedicated October 9, 1891"

"In memory of
Rowland Gibson Hazard
Born in South Kingstown
October 9, 1801
Died in Peace Dale
June 24, 1888"

Arched entryway, stone steps, and dedicatory "Hazard Memorial" granite slab of Hazard Memorial (Peace Dale Library)

The Weaver photographed at midday in sunshine

Portrait of Rowland Hazard (1829-1898)

Marble bust of Rowland Gibson Hazard 1801-1888 displayed in Hazard Memorial (now Peace Dale Library)

Photograph of Perth Amboy brick in Old Main Reading Room fireplace of Peace Dale Library

Early 20th Century photograph of Peace Dale Library Old Main Reading Room with portrait of the Rev. J. L. (Jeremiah Lewis) Diman over fireplace

Portrait of the Rev. James L. Diman. A Brown University professor, Rev. Diman was Caroline Hazard's tutor. She later published a book about him. A 1894 Narragansett Times article documents the arrival of the portrait at the Library.

Brass chandelier in Peace Dale Library

Antlers on display in Peace Dale Library

Inside back cover of Joseph Peace Hazard's Diary. Contains handwritten notes on his association with his brothers' business in 1829 and 1835.