National Register of Historic Places

Elting Memorial Library

New Paltz, Ulster County, New York
Listed
May 11, 2004
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
04000432

About this property

Elting Memorial Library is the public library that serves the residents of the village and town of New Paltz, New York. It is located at 93 Main Street (also NY 32 and 299) in the village's downtown area. In addition to a collection typical of most college town libraries, Elting Memorial Library houses the Haviland-Heidgerd Historical Collection, the non-circulating genealogical and historical research collection, with a focus on the history of the Town and Village of New Paltz. This collection features "house books" that detail the history of local homes and buildings, including historic structures. The library gained notoriety in 2007 for a videotaped ghost visit that became the most popular online video about New Paltz.

Location

93 Main St.
New Paltz, Ulster County, New York
41.74838, -74.08481

Categories

ARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

New Paltz Downtown Historic District
Listed
0.1 mi
Hasbrouck, Jean, House
Industrial
0.3 mi
Huguenot Street Historic District
Colonial
0.3 mi
Hasbrouck, Maj. Jacob, Jr. House
Industrial
0.9 mi
The Locusts
Industrial
1.6 mi

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When was Elting Memorial Library listed on the National Register?

Elting Memorial Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 11, 2004.

What type of historic resource is Elting Memorial Library?

Elting Memorial Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Elting Memorial Library?

The period of significance for Elting Memorial Library is recorded as the industrial era.

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