About this property
The Aldrich Public Library is the public library serving the city of Barre, Vermont. It is located at 6 Washington Street in the city center, in an architecturally distinguished Classical Revival building constructed in 1907–08 with funds bequested by Leonard Frost Aldrich, a local businessman, and was substantially enlarged in 2000. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2016.
Location
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 15000961. It was listed on January 5, 2016.
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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 Aldrich Public Library listed on the National Register?
Aldrich Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on January 5, 2016.
What type of historic resource is Aldrich Public Library?
Aldrich Public Library is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.
What is the period of significance for Aldrich Public Library?
The period of significance for Aldrich Public Library is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1907.
Can I research the history near Aldrich Public Library?
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