National Register of Historic Places

Skene Memorial Library

Fleischmanns, Delaware County, New York
Listed
May 29, 2001
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
01000576

About this property

The Skene Memorial Library is located on Main Street in Fleischmanns, New York, United States. It is also used as the village hall. The frame building, combining elements of the Queen Anne and Shingle architectural styles, dates to the early 20th century. Its exterior incorporates aspects of local train station architecture. It was built by the widow of prominent gynecologist Alexander Skene, who summered in the area, and had founded the library several years before. In addition to her own contributions and contributions from villagers, she raised money from Andrew Carnegie, making it one of the many Carnegie libraries. Later it was deeded to the village. In 2001 it was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The library currently features a collection of books on the Catskills and Hudson River region among its 15,000 volumes.

Location

Fleischmanns, Delaware County, New York
42.15525, -74.52892

Categories

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Sources

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When was Skene Memorial Library listed on the National Register?

Skene Memorial Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 29, 2001.

What type of historic resource is Skene Memorial Library?

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

What is the period of significance for Skene Memorial Library?

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

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