Newton Free Library, 414 Centre Street, Newton Corner, Middlesex County, MA
Summary
Significance: The building represents one of the first 19th century "free libraries" constructed in Massachusetts and was an important public building in Newton from 1870-1991. The original building was designed by prominent Boston architect Alexander R. Esty (1826-1881) who designed several important area churches and public buildings. The original building is an excellent example of Gothic Revival or Victorian Gothic Style architecture, with several later additions.
Survey number: HABS MA-1268
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Date
1933 - 1970
Contributors
Historic American Buildings Survey, creator
Location
Newton Corner (Newton, Mass.)
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42.35589, -71.18583
Source
Library of Congress
Link
Copyright info
No known restrictions on images made by the U.S. Government; images copied from other sources may be restricted. http://www.loc.gov/rr/print/res/114_habs.html