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Albright Memorial Building
Scranton Public Library, Albright Memorial Building, Scranton, Pa (63515).jpg
Library on an old postcard
Albright Memorial Building is located in Pennsylvania
Albright Memorial Building
Location in Pennsylvania
Albright Memorial Building is located in the United States
Albright Memorial Building
Location in the United States
Location 500 Vine St., Scranton, Pennsylvania
Area 0.3 acres (0.12 ha)
Built c. 1890
Architect Green & Wicks
Architectural style Renaissance, French Chateau
NRHP reference No. 78002411
Added to NRHP May 22, 1978

The Albright Memorial Building is a historic library in Scranton, Pennsylvania. It is also known as the Albright Memorial Library or the Scranton Public Library. This beautiful building was designed in 1890 and finished in early 1893. It looks like a French castle, with its special "Châteauesque" style.

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A Special Gift to Scranton

The Albright Memorial Building was a gift to the city. It was donated by John J. Albright, a successful businessman. He used to live in Scranton. Mr. Albright wanted to honor his parents. So, he built this library in their memory. He also helped create the Albright–Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, New York.

Its Unique Look

The library is a two-story building. It is shaped like the letter "L". The building is made from two types of stone. These are Indiana limestone and Medina sandstone. The main part of the building is about 36 feet wide and 132 feet long. There is also a wing that sticks out at a right angle. This wing is 30 feet wide and 52 feet long.

The building was designed by a famous architecture firm. This firm was called Green & Wicks. They were from Buffalo, New York.

A Recognized Landmark

The Albright Memorial Building is very important. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is a special historical site.

Right next to the main library is another historic building. This building used to be the First Church of Christ, Scientist. It is now the Children's Library. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Gallery

  • Stained Glass c 1910 Albright Library Scranton PA

    Beautiful stained-glass windows

  • Stained glass Albright Library Scranton PA
  • Albright Library 2nd floor south

    Reading rooms on the second floor

  • Albright Library 2nd floor north
  • Albright woodwork Scranton PA

    Detailed woodwork inside the library

  • He loved his work Scranton PA

    A plaque honoring the library's first librarian

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