Mercantile Library of Cincinnati, Membership library in downtown Cincinnati, United States.
The Mercantile Library spans two floors at 414 Walnut Street, housing a collection of 85,000 volumes for reading and research purposes.
Founded in 1835 by forty-five merchants and clerks, the library secured a 10,000-year lease in 1845 after contributing to rebuilding efforts following a fire.
The library maintains a schedule of literary events, hosting speakers such as Ralph Waldo Emerson, Herman Melville, and Harriet Beecher Stowe throughout its history.
Members and visitors can access the library Monday through Saturday, exploring print books, e-books, and audiobooks in the renovated facility.
The library occupies both the 11th and 12th floors of its building, featuring original furniture that survived multiple relocations and fires since 1835.
Location: Ohio
GPS coordinates: 39.10100,-84.51110
Latest update: March 8, 2025 23:20
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