Blount Library, Franklinville, NY
N 42° 20.294 W 078° 27.454
17T E 709446 N 4690461
One of the smallest of the Carnegie style libraries that I have seen!
Waymark Code: WM1XTY
Location: New York, United States
Date Posted: 07/29/2007
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Henry F. Blount left his mark on Franklinville long after he had actually left here.
He requested that the new building be named The Blount Library.
Upon receipt of Mr. Blount's reply an application was made to the Carnegie Corporation for a contribution to aid in the construction of the building. Carnegie responded with an offer of $2000 contingent upon the town pledging a certain yearly amount for the maintenance of the library. The town fathers agreed, and the dream of a library was realized.
It is doubtful that Andrew Carnegie and Henry F. Blount ever met ..... yet both contributed to the construction of the Blount Library which was dedicated on May 10, 1915.
Address of Library Building:
North Main St
Franklinville, NY USA
14737
Current Use of Building: Library
Year Built (optional): 05/10/1915
Website about building: [Web Link]
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