Young Men's Library Association {Ware, MA Public Library}
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N 42° 15.589 W 072° 14.383
18T E 727676 N 4682313
Named the Young Men's Library Association, this building serves as the public library for the town of Ware, MA.
Waymark Code: WM4N47
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 09/09/2008
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In 1879 Calvin Hitchcock donated some land and the Honorable William Hyde donated $10,0000 to build a library for the town of Ware, MA. The building was designed by E. C. Gardner of Springfield, MA. It is made mostly of red brick and Portland brown stone. The architecture is a combination of Ruskinian Gothic and Old English styles. The building was dedicated July 19th, 1881.
In 1922 an addition was added and renovations were done in 1969 and 1973.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
Monday and Wednesday: 1 PM to 8 PM
Tuesday and Thursday: 10 AM to 5PM
Saturday: 9 AM till Noon
Closed Fridays.
Approximate date of opening.: 07/19/1881
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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