Essex Town Hall and TOHP Burnham Library
Essex Town Hall and TOHP Burnham Library, Municipal building and public library in Essex, Massachusetts.
The Essex Town Hall and TOHP Burnham Library features Shingle style architecture with fieldstone on the lower story and wooden elements on the upper portion.
In 1891, T.O.H.P Burnham left $30,000 in his will, dedicating half to the town and half to establish this public library facility.
The building includes a town hall area with a stage and gallery that seats 550 people for community gatherings and performances.
The library section occupies half of the lower floor, providing space for thousands of books and serving as an information resource center.
The building contains a clock tower that chimes every hour, presented to the town as a gift from L.G. Burnham.
Location: Massachusetts
Architects: Frank W. Weston
Architectural style: Shingle style architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.63170,-70.78340
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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