Francis Buttrick Library

Francis Buttrick Library is a public library in Waltham designed in Georgian Revival style, featuring round-arch windows and a semicircular entry pavilion topped with a balustrade. The building combines classical architectural elements with modern interior spaces that serve the community's reading and information needs.

The library was founded in 1865, acquiring its first collection of 3,700 volumes from the Rumford Institute. The current building was constructed in 1915, designed by Boston architects Loring & Leland and funded through donations from Francis Buttrick.

The library functions as a gathering place where residents explore local history collections that document Waltham's past. You can find archival materials and resources that reflect the community's heritage and development over time.

The library is located on Main Street in central Waltham and features modern collections and expanded interior spaces. Visitors can easily walk to the building and access resources that are regularly updated to serve community needs.

The brick building was recognized by the National Register of Historic Places in 1989 for its architectural merit as a Georgia Revival example. Its masonry and classical details make it a valued part of Waltham's architectural heritage.