B.F. Jones Memorial Library, Public library in Aliquippa, United States.
B.F. Jones Memorial Library is a public library in Aliquippa designed in the Renaissance Revival style with Indiana limestone walls and bronze roofing. The building features multiple stained glass windows and decorative carvings throughout its interior and exterior.
The building was constructed in 1927 through funding provided by Benjamin Franklin Jones's daughter. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.
The library shows how local industrial leaders created knowledge institutions for their communities. Visitors can see it as a physical symbol of how wealth was channeled into public services in the early twentieth century.
The building is located on Franklin Avenue in downtown Aliquippa and welcomes public visitors. It is worth checking current hours before visiting, as these can change seasonally.
The interior holds plaster casts and carved decorations that replicate works by Italian sculptor Andrea della Robbia. These artistic details are a rare find in American libraries from this era.
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