National Register of Historic Places

Hoboken Free Public Library and Manual Training School

Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey
Listed
August 3, 2015
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
14000535

About this property

The Hoboken Public Library is the free public library of Hoboken, New Jersey. It is a member of Bridging Communities, Connecting Library Services, a consortium of municipal libraries in the northeastern New Jersey counties of Bergen, Hudson, Passaic, and Essex. The library was established in 1889 and expanded through the philanthropy of Martha Bayard Stevens. The library building, located at 500 Park Avenue, was built from 1895 to 1897, and was designed by architect Albert Beyer with Italian Renaissance Revival style. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 4, 2015, for its significance in architecture, education and social history. The library also operates a small branch at 124 Grand St., in the Multi-Service Community Center building housing various other municipal services.

Location

500 Park Ave.
Hoboken, Hudson County, New Jersey
40.74295, -74.03241

Categories

EDUCATIONSOCIAL HISTORYARCHITECTURE
Sources

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

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Nearby Battles

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When was Hoboken Free Public Library and Manual Training School listed on the National Register?

Hoboken Free Public Library and Manual Training School was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 2015.

What type of historic resource is Hoboken Free Public Library and Manual Training School?

Hoboken Free Public Library and Manual Training School is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hoboken Free Public Library and Manual Training School?

The period of significance for Hoboken Free Public Library and Manual Training School is recorded as the industrial era.

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