National Register of Historic Places

Peabody Institute Library

Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts
Listed
June 3, 1973
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
73000311

About this property

The Peabody Institute Library is the public library serving Peabody, Massachusetts. It was established in 1852 by a bequest from philanthropist and Peabody native George Peabody, and now has its main facility at 82 Main Street, with the South Branch at 78 Lynn Street and West Branch at 603 Lowell Street. The main library is housed in a two-story brick building built in 1853 which is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The library is claimed to be the oldest public library in the United States to operate continuously from the same location.

Location

Peabody, Essex County, Massachusetts
42.52481, -70.92394

Categories

EDUCATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Peabody Institute Library listed on the National Register?

Peabody Institute Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 3, 1973.

What type of historic resource is Peabody Institute Library?

Peabody Institute Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Peabody Institute Library?

The period of significance for Peabody Institute Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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