National Register of Historic Places

Reed Memorial Library

Carmel, Putnam County, New York
Listed
March 27, 1980
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
80002749

About this property

Reed Memorial Library is located at the junction of US 6 and NY 52 in Carmel, New York, United States. It is the oldest library building in Putnam County, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. It was built in 1914 by Arietta Crane Reed as a tribute to her late husband, William Belden Reed, an ardent supporter of the Literary Union of Carmel, which operates the library. It is a Tudorbethan-style building of local stone with marble accents, and much original period furnishing inside.

Location

2 Brewster Ave.
Carmel, Putnam County, New York
41.42205, -73.67799

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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Nearby Historic Sites

Putnam County Courthouse
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0.3 mi
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St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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3.6 mi
Old Southeast Town Hall
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Pine's Bridge
1781Revolutionary War
7.5 mi
Danbury Raid Apr 26 1777
1777Revolutionary War
11.7 mi

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When was Reed Memorial Library listed on the National Register?

Reed Memorial Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 27, 1980.

What type of historic resource is Reed Memorial Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Reed Memorial Library?

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

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