Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library |
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Forbes Library, in November 2014
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| Location | 20 West Street Northampton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42°19′00″N 72°38′09″W / 42.3168°N 72.6357°W |
| Named for | Charles Edward Forbes Calvin Coolidge |
| Completed | October 23, 1894 (building) |
| Management | Forbes Library |
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| Architect | William C. Brocklesby |
The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 30th U.S. president Calvin Coolidge.
Location
The library is located at the Forbes Library in Northampton, Massachusetts, where Coolidge practiced law and served as mayor.
Foundation
The Coolidge Library began in 1920 when Coolidge began donating various records and memorabilia to the Forbes Library. This collection was furthered in 1956 when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Room at the behest of Grace Coolidge.
See also
In Spanish: Biblioteca y Museo Presidencial de Calvin Coolidge para niños
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