fˈiːtʃɚɹɪŋ mˈiːɾɪŋ ɹˈuːmz, ɐ lˈaɪbɹɛɹi, ænd tˈuː hˈɔːlz, ðə bˈɪldɪŋ bɪkˌeɪm ɐ hˈʌb ʌv æktˈɪvᵻɾi, dɹˈɔːɪŋ spˈiːkɚz fɹʌm tʃˈɑːɹlz dˈɪkənz tə sˈuːzən bˈiː. ˈænθəni.
Featuring meeting rooms, a library, and two halls, the building became a hub of activity, drawing speakers from Charles Dickens to Susan B. Anthony.