Olean Public Library - Olean, NY - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

On March 25, 1871 a small group of Olean residents met to form the Olean Library Association. They pledged $150 with which to start a public library.

The new library was established in the rear of a doctor's office. After six months it was moved to a merchant's store. Subscription rates were set at “$2 for gentlemen” and “$1 for ladies,” and an estimated 100 books were made available for circulation. The library was eventually moved to the new location on S. Union Street until it was replaced in the late 1900s by the present day library.

Today the historic library houses a restaurant.

Street address: 116 South Union St. Olean, NY USA 14760 County / Borough / Parish: Cattaraugus Year listed: 1985 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/engineering, event Periods of significance: 1900-1924 Historic function: Education Current function: restaurant Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 1: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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