Westerly Memorial and Public Library explained

Westerly Library
Nrhp Type:nhl
Nocat:yes
Partof:Wilcox Park Historic District
Partof Refnum:73000011
Coordinates:41.3773°N -71.8297°W
Location:Westerly, Rhode Island
Built:1894
Architect:Longstaff and Hurd
Architecture:Richardson Romanesque, Greek Revival, Late Victorian
Added:May 7, 1973

The Westerly Memorial and Public Library is a non-profit public library located at 44 Broad Street in Westerly, RI. It is part of the Westerly Downtown Historic District and the Wilcox Park Historic District.[1]

History

The Westerly Memorial and Public Library was built in 1894 and was designed by Longstaff and Hurd in the Richardson Romanesque Revival style. It was built with funds from Stephen Wilcox in 1892.[2] An eastern addition was built in 1924.

Opened on August 15, 1894, it is maintained by the Memorial and Library Association of Westerly.[3] [4]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.preservation.ri.gov/pdfs_zips_downloads/national_pdfs/westerly/wesy_westerly-downtown-hd.pdf
  2. Web site: National Archives NextGen Catalog . 2024-09-24 . catalog.archives.gov.
  3. Web site: History Westerly Library & Wilcox Park . 2024-09-24 . www.westerlylibrary.org.
  4. Web site: Home Westerly Library & Wilcox Park . 2024-09-24 . www.westerlylibrary.org.