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Richmond Memorial Library
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N 42° 59.867 W 078° 10.600
17T E 730140 N 4764437
The City of Batavia, New York's public library.
Waymark Code: WMEKM
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 06/10/2006
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Richmond Memorial Library was a gift to the Batavia School District by Mary E. Richmond in 1889, as a memorial to her youngest son, Dean Richmond, Jr. In 1979, a federally-funded addition tripled the size of the original building, making it accessible to the handicapped and allowing for a variety of programs and services.
The Library is chartered to serve the Batavia City School District, but in fact, serves all of Genesee County. Approximately ninety percent of funding comes from the Batavia School District, while the remaining ten percent comes from delinquent fees, State and County aid, and various grants and donations.
Street address: 19 Ross St Batavia, NY United States 14020
![](/images/spacer.gif) County / Borough / Parish: Genesee
![](/images/spacer.gif) Year listed: 1974
![](/images/spacer.gif) Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
![](/images/spacer.gif) Periods of significance: 1875-1899
![](/images/spacer.gif) Historic function: Education: Library
![](/images/spacer.gif) Current function: Education: Library
![](/images/spacer.gif) Privately owned?: no
![](/images/spacer.gif) Season start / Season finish: From: 01/01/2007 To: 12/31/2007
![](/images/spacer.gif) Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
![](/images/spacer.gif) Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
![](/images/spacer.gif) Hours of operation: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Secondary Website 2: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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