Francis Perkins Greendale Branch Library - Worcester, MA
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The Greendale Library was built from funds provided from Andrew Carnegie in 1913. It is located at 470 W Boylston St, Worcester MA
Waymark Code: WM7F2E
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/17/2009
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Greendale Branch Library is a historic library at 470 W. Boylston Street in Worcester, Massachusetts. The library was built in 1913 and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Opened in 1914, the former Greendale Branch was renamed in 1994 to honor Frances Perkins who grew up in Worcester and was the first woman cabinet member, serving as Franklin Delano Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor, 1933-1945.
1910: Andrew Carnegie gave $75,000 to Worcester to build three branch libraries.
1913: Carnegie himself was on hand to witness the dedication of all three libraries on the same day in March.
1914: The library opened.
1996: The original structure was enlarged.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Unknown - Could not verify
Hours of Operation:
Mon 9 - 9
Tue 9-5:30
Wed 1-5:30
Thu 9-9
Fri 1-9
Sat closed
Sun closed
Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/1914
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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