Boonton Holmes Library
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The Boonton Holmes Library was built for commercial use in 1849, converted to a private residence in 1870 and donated to the town library in 1893, which it has housed since.
Waymark Code: WMA1Y0
Location: New Jersey, United States
Date Posted: 11/03/2010
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Boonton's first library, financed by subscription, opened in 1890 and in short time, needed larger quarters. Knowing the value of a town library, a leading citizen named James Holmes, willed his house and a sum of money to the people of Boonton upon his death in 1893 for the establishment of this facility. The property was originally purchased from the Iron Company in 1849 by Eliza Scott, and the two story structure built was used for stores. Mr. Holmes had purchased the building in 1856, and converted to a private home in 1870.
Marker Name: Holmes Library
Marker Type: Official NJ State
Marker text:
Holmes Library
Original Greek Revival dwelling
Built for commercial use 1849
Purchase for residence 1856 by
James Holmes, prominent Boonton
citizen, building enlarged and
converted to Holmes Library 1893.
Dedication Date: 10/26/1972
City: Boonton
County: Morris County
Group responsible for placement: NJ Registry of Historic Places
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