Akin Free Library, Victorian public library in Pawling, United States
The Akin Free Library features stone construction with a central clock tower, copper cornice details, and a raised basement level.
Albert J. Akin, founder of the Bank of Pawling, commissioned architect John A. Wood to construct this library between 1898 and 1908.
The Historical Society Museum on the second floor displays local artifacts, including items from the Mizzentop Hotel and Quaker Hill Post Office.
Located at 378 Old Quaker Hill Road, the library maintains collections of books, newspapers, and digital resources for community access.
The Natural History Museum in the lower level contains 200 mounted birds, mineral specimens, and an authenticated shrunken human head.
Location: New York
Architectural style: Victorian architecture
Website: https://akinfreelibrary.org
GPS coordinates: 41.55889,-73.54917
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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