Friendship Free Library Explained

Friendship Free Library
Location:40 W. Main St., Friendship, New York
Coordinates:42.2069°N -78.135°W
Mapframe:yes
Mapframe-Marker:building
Mapframe-Zoom:12
Mapframe-Caption:Interactive map showing the location for Friendship Free Library
Built:1912
Architect:Otis Dockstader
Architecture:Classical Revival, Arts and Crafts
Added:August 15, 2008
Area:less than one acre
Refnum:08000769

Friendship Free Library, also known as Pitt Memorial Library, is a historic library building located at Friendship in Allegany County, New York. Constructed of yellow brick in 1912, and designed by Otis Dockstader of Elmira, the building is composed of a five- by two bay, one story main block, with a large four by four bay block to the rear. The building features Arts and Crafts style decorative elements. The entrance is sheltered by a monumental gabled portico supported by four Corinthian columns.[1]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Register of Historic Places Registration: Friendship Free Library. February 2008. 2009-06-14 . Robert T. Englert. New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. See also: Web site: Accompanying seven photos.