Enfield Public Library, Pearl Street Branch - Enfield, CT
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The Classical Revival style Pearl Street branch of the Enfield Public Library is located at 159 Pearl Street in Enfield, CT.
Waymark Code: WM165Y2
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 05/14/2022
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Industrialist Andrew Carnegie funded 2,509 libraries, now known as Carnegie libraries, between 1883 and 1929. The library in Enfield is one of 11 such libraries he funded in Connecticut and one of six that remain as libraries.
In 1912 John Pickens was able receive from Andrew Carnegie $20,000 to the build the Enfield Public Library. The Classical Revival style library was designed by architects McLean & Wright of Boston, was dedicated on February 27, 1914 and open on May 5, 1914. In 1967 the new Enfield Center Library was built. It became the main library and the Pearl Street Library became a branch 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
Hours of Operation:
Monday-Thursday 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Friday 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m.
Approximate date of opening.: 05/05/1914
Library Website: [Web Link]
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