Library - Stockbridge, MA
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Stockbridge, MA library and Museum
Waymark Code: WM8JH3
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 04/10/2010
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In 1861, Nathan Jackson, offered %2,000 toward a library, provided the additional sum of $2,000 could be raised by the town. Despite the Civil War, Stockbridge citizens responded by contributing another $2,500, and four hundred people gave books.
Mrs. Dwight gave the sight - a conor lot at elm and Main Streets. J.Z. Goodrich erected the stone building at his own expense. In July 1864 the library opened with three thousand books.
In 1937, Mary V. Bement gave funds for an addition to the library as a memorial to her parents. The new Bement wing was designed to match the original Jackson Library. The library building fund, part of which was a $10,000 bequest from Joseph Choate and part from Ellen King's estate, was used for the lobby connecting the two wings.
Courtesy Stockbridge Library Website.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
Please see URL for hours of operation and more.
Approximate date of opening.: 07/01/1864
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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