Slater Library facts for kids
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Slater Library and Fanning Annex
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Postcard view of the library, 1908
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 Location in Connecticut
Location in the United States
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| Location | 26 Main St., Griswold, Connecticut |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1884 |
| Architect | Stephen C. Earle; Cudworth & Thompson |
| Architectural style | Romanesque |
| NRHP reference No. | 01001529 |
| Added to NRHP | January 28, 2002 |
The Slater Library is a public library in Griswold, Connecticut. You can find it in a cool old building at 26 Main Street in Jewett City.
This historic building was built in 1884. It was paid for by John Fox Slater, a generous businessman. The first part of the library was designed by Stephen C. Earle. Later, in 1930, the building got much bigger. This new part, called the Fanning Annex, was designed by the firm Cudworth & Thompson. It was funded by David Hale Fanning, another local businessman.
The library building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. This means it's an important historical site!
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Discover the Griswold Historical Society Museum
Did you know the Griswold Historical Society Museum is inside the Slater Library? It's on the second floor!
What You'll See at the Museum
The museum shows what life was like in New England a long time ago. You can see how people lived in the 1700s and 1800s.
- Explore a farmer's workshop.
- See what a kitchen looked like back then.
- Imagine going to school in the past.
- Check out old children's toys and games!
The museum is open on the first and third Saturdays of each month in the afternoon. It's a great way to learn about history!
Architecture: A Look at the Building's Style
The Slater Library is a beautiful building made of granite stone. It has brownstone details around the windows and doors.
Key Features of the Library Building
The original part of the library has a tower at the front. The 1930 addition made the building much larger. It was built with similar materials to match the old part. Many windows have a rounded-arch shape. This style is called Romanesque Revival.
