Scoville Library, Public library in Salisbury, Connecticut.
The Scoville Library building features Romanesque architecture with native stone construction, large windows, and a prominent entrance at 38 Main Street.
Established in 1803, the Scoville Library became the first public library in the United States that offered free access to its collection of books.
The library houses a 15th-century stone carving from Salisbury Cathedral in England, displaying quatrefoils with a shield and eagles design.
The facility maintains over 30,000 items including books, periodicals, maps, and local history archives available for public access throughout the week.
Jonathan Scoville's initial bequest of $12,000 in the 1890s funded the construction of this stone building, which expanded in 1981 with a new rear section.
Location: Connecticut
Architects: Stone, Carpenter, and Willson
GPS coordinates: 41.98083,-73.42306
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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