Mrs. Buerstatte relates stories about growing up in Manitowoc and vividly describes the development of the Carnegie Library and the Opera House.|00:00:00-Part 1 Introduction without normal questions00:00:28-Part 2 The Carnegie library was used by many groups in the community including the Mandolin club, children’s club and Monday music club.00:01:56-Part 3 Some of the local librarians are listed – Nettie Watts and Mrs. McGill. General use of the library.00:03:22-Part 4 The Opera House was used for graduation exercises and when an evangelist came to speak.00:04:26-Part 5 Remembering going to Lulling school and studying outside on the fire escape because it was so hot inside.00:05:36-Part 6 Winter entertainment included sliding and skating, though the river was considered too dangerous by some parents. Some 9th Street neighbors are mentioned.00:07:43-Part 7 Union Park was popular for band concerts.00:07:59-Part 8 Williams House on North 6th and St Clair Streets was a favorite old home.