Indian Orchard Branch Library - Springfield, MA - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

Per the local library website (secondary link below), we learn: "Opened March 18, 1909, the Indian Orchard Library was built with a grant from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation. This Classical Revival Style building was designed by local architect John Donahue and built by local craftsmen."

Another website, states that in 1905, "Andrew Carnegie gave $260,000 to Springfield to build a central library and three branches." and then in 1909, The Indian Orchard Branch library opened on March 18." It also provides a historical post card, which shows the front portion is the original building with expansion out behind, the two chimneys were removed, and the inscription above the entrance has been changed.

Library hours are very limited to:
Monday: 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday: 1 pm - 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am - 3 pm

Street address: 44 Oak Street Springfield, MA USA 01151 County / Borough / Parish: Hampden County Year listed: 1999 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924 Historic function: Education Current function: Education Privately owned?: yes Season start / Season finish: From: 11/11/2012 To: 11/11/2015 Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 5:00 PM Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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