Hartford Library facts for kids
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Hartford Library
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U.S. Historic district
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Library building (c. 1897)
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 Location in Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Location | 1587 Maple St., Hartford, Vermont |
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| Built | 1893 |
| Architect | Lyman Whipple |
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| Part of | Hartford Historic District (ID98001153) |
| NRHP reference No. | 94001447 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 9, 1994 |
| Designated CP | September 3, 1998 |
The Hartford Library is a public library in Hartford, Vermont. It's a special building located at 1587 Maple Street. Built in 1893, it shows off two cool styles: Queen Anne and Colonial Revival. Because of its history and design, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.
About the Building
The Hartford Library is found in the village of Hartford. It sits on the north side of Maple Street, near the White River bridge. The building looks like a large house. It has 2 and a half stories and is made of wood.
The upper parts are covered in wooden clapboards. The ground floor has red brick. The roof has low, wide dormer windows. A square tower with a pointed roof stands at the southwest corner. Wooden shingles separate the two main floors. The front door has a covered porch with a rounded arch.
History of the Library
The library building was finished in 1893. It was designed by an architect named Lyman Whipple. This was the very first of five libraries in the town. It is also one of the oldest buildings in Vermont built just for a library.
The Hartford Library is one of the best-preserved old buildings in Hartford village. It has always been a key place for community events. The town's first library group started in 1883. Important local business people helped pay for the building. Edward W. Morris, who ran the Hartford Woolen Mill, was one of them. Ephraim Morris gave $5,000 to help build it.
