Cutler Memorial Library facts for kids
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Cutler Memorial Library
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U.S. Historic district
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 Location in Maine
Location in the United States
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| Location | Academy and High Streets, Farmington, Maine |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1901-03 |
| Architect | William R. Miller |
| Architectural style | Beaux Arts |
| Part of | Farmington Historic District (ID94001551) |
| NRHP reference No. | 73000104 |
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| Added to NRHP | November 2, 1973 |
| Designated CP | January 20, 1995 |
The Cutler Memorial Library is a public library in Farmington, Maine. You can find it at 117 Academy Street, near the University of Maine at Farmington. This special building was finished in 1903. It was the first building made just for the town's library. It's named after Nathan Cutler and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1973 because of its importance.
Building Design
The library building is made of stone. It was designed by William R. Miller, an architect from Auburn, Maine. The building was constructed between 1901 and 1903. Its outside walls are made from granite stone found in North Jay, Maine.
The building has an L-shape. Its long sides face Academy Street and High Street. A round tower connects these two sides at the corner. This tower has a cone-shaped roof and a small spire. The main entrance faces Academy Street. It has a wooden door with fancy columns on each side.
Inside, the library still has many of its original wooden details. You can see beautiful arches, columns, and decorative trim, especially in the tower area. A new entrance lobby was added in 2000. Richard Burt designed this newer part of the building.
Library History
The first library group in Farmington started in 1865. It was a "subscription service." This meant people paid a fee to borrow books. This first group stopped working in 1880.
In 1890, a new group formed called the Farmington Public Library Association. They rented space for their books in the local Masonic hall. John and Isaac Cutler were among the people who started this new group. Isaac Cutler later gave money to build the library's own special building. The library is named in honor of his father, Nathan Cutler.
Images for kids
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Lobby entrance to the Farmington Public (Cutler Memorial) Library in Maine.
