About this property
The Goodnow Library is an historic public library building located at 21 Concord Road in Sudbury, Massachusetts. It is named for Sudbury-native John Goodnow II, who died in 1851 and left to the town of Sudbury a 3-acre (1.2 ha) site for a library, $2,500 to build it, and $20,000 to buy books and to maintain it. Construction of the two-story octagon-shaped building began in 1862 and was finished in 1863.
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Federal Designation
The National Register of Historic Places, administered by the National Park Service, is the United States federal government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation for their historical, architectural, archaeological, engineering, or cultural significance. Listing on the National Register recognizes a property's importance to American history but does not place restrictions on private owners; it does, however, make properties eligible for federal historic preservation tax incentives and enables consideration in federal planning decisions. This property is recorded in the National Register under reference number 02000549. It was listed on May 21, 2002.
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Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).
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Questions about this property
When was Goodnow Library listed on the National Register?
Goodnow Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 21, 2002.
What type of historic resource is Goodnow Library?
Goodnow Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Goodnow Library?
The period of significance for Goodnow Library is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1851.
Can I research the history near Goodnow Library?
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