Albertson Public Library - Orlando, Florida
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N 28° 32.539 W 081° 22.580
17R E 463184 N 3157337
Located at the intersection of E Central Blvd and N Rosalind Ave
Waymark Code: WMWG8P
Location: Florida, United States
Date Posted: 09/01/2017
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"ALBERTSON PUBLIC LIBRARY (open 9-9 weekdays; 2-6 Sun.), 165 E.Central Ave., of neoclassic design, opened in 1923, contains 70,000 volumes, including a rare-book section. The symmetrical facade is dominated by a high central section with pedimented Doric portico; a classic parapet crowns the long wings on either side. Murray S. King of Orlando was the architect. It was named for Captain Charles Albertson, who bequeathed his private library to the city."
Book: Florida
Page Number(s) of Excerpt: 226
Year Originally Published: 1939 - Eighth Printing, 1956
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