Danforth Memorial Library
Danforth Memorial Library, also known as the Paterson Free Public Library, is located in Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey, United States. The library was built in 1905 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places on March 1, 1984.
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| Location | 250 Broadway, Paterson, New Jersey |
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| Coordinates | 40°55′5″N 74°9′52″W |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | Henry Bacon |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84002782[1] |
| NJRHP No. | 2371[2] |
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| Added to NRHP | March 1, 1984 |
| Designated NJRHP | January 4, 1983 |
The Library houses the city's art collection, mostly of painting 19th century paintings donated to the city.[3][4]
See also
References
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places - Passaic County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection - Historic Preservation Office. April 1, 2010. p. 19. Archived from the original (PDF) on August 19, 2011. Retrieved June 29, 2010.
- http://www.northjersey.com/news/passaic_morris/Paterson_looking_to_promote_its_16M_art_collection.html?c=y&page=2
- http://www.northjersey.com/news/education/the-name-dropper-library-bears-industrialist-s-name-thanks-to-daughter-1.1292088
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