National Register of Historic Places

Weeks, William Dennis, Memorial Library

Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire
Listed
December 1, 2000
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
00001464

About this property

The William D. Weeks Memorial Library, also referred to as the Weeks Memorial Library, is a publicly funded, nonprofit library governed by the Town of Lancaster in Coös County, New Hampshire. Located at 128 Main Street, the single-story brick building was constructed in 1906, enlarged in 1998, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Currently a repository of approximately 62,000 books, news publications, and audiovisual materials, Weeks Memorial Library identifies itself as a hub of community involvement for youth, teens, and adults alike. According to the library's website, there are more than 4,000 residents of the Lancaster area, including surrounding communities, who are served by active library cards.

Location

128 Main St.
Lancaster, Coos County, New Hampshire
44.49093, -71.57061

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 Weeks, William Dennis, Memorial Library listed on the National Register?

Weeks, William Dennis, Memorial Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 1, 2000.

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Weeks, William Dennis, Memorial Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

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The period of significance for Weeks, William Dennis, Memorial Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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