Aldrich Free Public Library - Plainfield CT
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nomadwillie
N 41° 43.149 W 071° 52.477
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The Aldrich Free Library was built in 1895 in the Queen Anne style.
Waymark Code: WMVVXZ
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 05/31/2017
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The Aldrich Free Library was built in 1895 in the Queen Anne style. The library was a created as a result of donations from David L Aldrich ($3,000) and Edwin Milner ($2,000), who were the town's leading industrialist, as well as smaller donations from community residents. The library opened on Washington's birthday in 1896. The architect was Charles F. Wilcox from Providence, RI. It is located in the village of Moosup, part of Plainfield.
Street address:
299 Main St
Plainfield, CT
County / Borough / Parish: Windham
Year listed: 1994
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Event
Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Education
Current function: Education
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed
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