Teachout Library ID: 5536 | This file appears in: Abraham Teachout House The first library at Hiram College, which included an observatory, was built as the result of a gift of $10,000 by Abraham Teachout which covered all of the costs of construction. The library was completed in 1900 and served as the college library until a new library building was constructed in 1995. Abraham Teachout, as well as his son Albert and grandson David, served on the Hiram College Board of Trustees. Download Original File "Teachout Library" appears in: Abraham Teachout House