Milton Burrall Whitney Memorial Library - Westfield, MA
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The Milton Burrall Whitney Memorial Library is located in the Westfield Athenaeum located at 6 Elm Street at the corner of Court Street in Westfield, MA.
Waymark Code: WM15535
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2021
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Honorable James Fowler constructed a residence on the corner of Elm and Court Streets in 1838. Upon the death the ownership was transferred to the trustees of Westfield Academy who gave the building to the Atheneaum, Inc. The house was remodeled for use as a library. Upon his death, Milton Burrall Whitney, the President of the Athenaeum, left $80,000 for expansion and remodeling of a Atheneaum library. The library was dedicated on March 6, 1899.
In 1908 a portion of the building was redesigned as a children's room, and in 1921 an annex was added to the west on Court Street. The children's library has a separate entrance on Court Street. In 1927, the architectural firm of Coolidge and Carlson was commissioned to reconstruct the Atheneaum in the neo-Classical style into what is now the present building . The redesigned building was opened on April 22, 1927. In addition to the library, the Atheneaum included the Jasper Rand Art Museum. The Edwin Smith Historical Museum was added in 1928.
The Westfield Atheneaum is free to use and the Milton Burrall Whitney Memorial Library functions as Westfield's public library.
Classification of Library: Public Library (Open to all)
Internet access available: Yes - Library Terminal: Register with Library Clerk to use
Additional Internet Connection Options:
WiFi for use by your personal computer or tablet.
Hours of Operation:
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 8 pm
Friday & Saturday: 9 am – 5 pm
Approximate date of opening.: 04/22/1927
Library Website: [Web Link]
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