Both of these portraits are located in the hallway outside of the Director’s office on the Second Floor.
“Mary Johnson-Lally”, photograph, 24″ x 29″- by Mark Spencer
Mary Johnson-Lally was Director of the Pollard Memorial Library from 1995-2003. It was under her leadership that the Library underwent major renovation to make it the “jewel” of the City of Lowell.
Commissioned by the Library Trustees 2005.
“Hugh Downey“, City Librarian, oil on canvas 21″ x 27” by Charles Norcross
The Board of Trustees commissioned in the artist in 1969. In 1970, the portrait was presented to the Library “in recognition of Hugh Downey’s lifetime of dedication to his work.” Hugh Downey was the City Library Director from 1943 to 1969.