Harcourt Wood Memorial Library
Harcourt Wood Memorial Library, Public library in Derby, Connecticut, US.
The Harcourt Wood Memorial Library at 313 Elizabeth Street features a symmetrical facade with large multipane windows and an entrance adorned with sidelights.
The library building, constructed in 1902 through funding from streetcar railway owner H. Holton Wood, memorializes his son Harcourt who died at age 12.
The National Register of Historic Places designated library exemplifies Colonial Revival architecture with Ansonia granite, brick construction, and Flemish gables with round finials.
The library maintains regular operating hours, offers technology assistance through Tuesday Tech Times, and provides one-on-one resume writing workshops by appointment.
The building occupies a triangular lot between Elizabeth and Caroline Streets, featuring original woodwork and furnishings from its 1902 construction period.
Location: Derby
Inception: 1902
Architectural style: Colonial Revival architecture
Address: 313 Elizabeth Street
GPS coordinates: 41.32667,-73.08889
Latest update: September 23, 2025 15:09
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