Peabody Institute Library
Peabody Institute Library, Public library in Peabody, United States
The Peabody Institute Library features Italianate architecture with a brick exterior, round-arch windows, gabled roof, and classical Ionic columns on Main Street.
Philanthropist George Peabody established the library in 1853 with a donation of $20,000, making it one of the earliest free public libraries in Massachusetts.
The Eben Dale Sutton Reference Room preserves historical materials dating from the 17th century, including documents about Salem Village and regional development.
The library maintains three branch locations throughout Peabody, offering museum passes, digital resources, meeting spaces, and regular educational programs.
After George Peabody's death in 1869, his body rested at the library for a week, where thousands of citizens gathered to pay their respects.
Location: Peabody
Inception: 1853
Official opening: 1853
Architectural style: Italianate architecture
Address: 82 Main St, Peabody, MA 01960
Website: http://peabodylibrary.org
GPS coordinates: 42.52470,-70.92440
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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