private residence
(formerly the South Worcester Branch Library)
Worcester, Massachusetts

 

Designed by Henry D. Whitefield

Classical Revival Style

705 Southbridge Street, Worcester MA  01607

A Brief History of the Building

1910:  Andrew Carnegie gave $75,000 to Worcester to build three branch libraries. 

1913:  Carnegie himself was on hand to witness the dedication of all three libraries on the same day in March.

1914:  The library opened.

2003-2004:   The original structure was turned into condominiums.

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This information has been compiled and posted by Corinne H. Smith.
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