About this property
Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library, also known as Belmont Free Library, is a historic library building located at Belmont in Allegany County, New York. It was built between 1893 and 1904, and is an example of late 19th century vernacular public architecture. It is a two-story, triangular brick structure that features a three-story clock tower.
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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 03000599. It was listed on July 4, 2003.
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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 Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library listed on the National Register?
Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 4, 2003.
What type of historic resource is Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library?
Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library?
The period of significance for Belmont Literary and Historical Society Free Library is recorded as the civil_war era, specifically around 1893.
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