About this property
Florence Public Library , also known as the Florence County Public Library, is a historic library building located at Florence, Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925, and is a two-story-over-raised-basement, T-shaped brick veneered building with Neo-Classical Revival architecture and Beaux Arts design influences. It has a concrete foundation, reinforced concrete walls, limestone decorative elements, and a standing seam metal roof. It was the first public library in Florence. In 1977-1978 the library built a large one-story expansion and made extensive renovations to the original 1925 building.
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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 06001041. It was listed on November 15, 2006.
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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 Florence Public Library listed on the National Register?
Florence Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 15, 2006.
What type of historic resource is Florence Public Library?
Florence Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Florence Public Library?
The period of significance for Florence Public Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1925.
Can I research the history near Florence Public Library?
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