Ames Free Library, Public library in North Easton, United States.
The Ames Free Library features a rectangular structure with light-brown Milford granite walls, reddish-brown Longmeadow brownstone trim, and red-orange tile roofing.
Oliver Ames Jr provided 50,000 dollars in his will for the construction of this library in 1883, which architect Henry Hobson Richardson designed.
The library contains a reading room with a fireplace designed by Stanford White, plus stone and bronze medallions created by Augustus Saint-Gaudens.
Located at 53 Main Street, the facility maintains collections of books and digital materials while offering educational programs for the North Easton community.
The Library Journal recognized this institution as the Best Small Library in America, serving a population under 25,000 residents.
Location: Easton
Inception: 1883
Architects: Henry Hobson Richardson
Part of: H.H. Richardson Historic District of North Easton
Address: 53 Main Street, North Easton 02356
Website: http://amesfreelibrary.org
GPS coordinates: 42.06722,-71.10500
Latest update: March 5, 2025 02:24
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