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Francis Buttrick Library, Historical public library in Waltham, United States.

The Francis Buttrick Library features Georgian Revival architecture with round-arch windows and a semicircular entry pavilion topped by a balustrade at 735 Main Street.

The library was established in 1865 with 3,700 volumes from the Rumford Institute, and the current building was completed in 1915 through funding from Francis Buttrick.

The library serves as a central repository for local history materials and provides educational resources to Waltham residents through the Minuteman Library Network.

Located at coordinates 42°22′35″N 71°14′23″W, the library maintains modern stacks and services through multiple expansions to meet community needs.

The National Register of Historic Places listed this brick building in 1989, recognizing its architectural design by Boston firm Loring & Leland.

Location: Waltham

Part of: Minuteman Library Network

Website: https://waltham.lib.ma.us

GPS coordinates: 42.37639,-71.23972

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25

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