Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Library - Fremont, Ohio
N 41° 20.497 W 083° 07.727
17T E 321888 N 4578867
Rutherford B. Hayes (19th president) Presidential Library - Fremont, Ohio. The first Presidential Library in the United States.
Waymark Code: WM9GRE
Location: Ohio, United States
Date Posted: 08/20/2010
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Honoring the memory of Rutherford B. Hayes, 19th president, the Hayes family established a presidential library, the first in the United States. Opened in 1916, this library preserves President Hayes' 12,000-volume personal library along with archival material from his military and political career, particularly his presidency (1877-1881). Over the years, the staff has expanded the collection to over 70,000 books which reflect Hayes' special interests, including genealogy and local history, and the Gilded Age period in which he lived.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Hours of Operation:
9-5
Approximate date of opening.: 01/01/1916
Library Website: [Web Link]
Additional Internet Connection Options: Not listed
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