West Somerville Branch Library

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West Somerville Branch Library is a historic library at 40 College Avenue in Somerville, Massachusetts, just outside of Davis Square. The library was built in 1906, opened in May 1909, and was added to the National Historic Register in 1989. It was the first branch library in Somerville. The original funds for building the library were a gift of $25,000 from Andrew Carnegie, the steel baron and philanthropist. The Boston architectural firm of McL... more
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Address

West Somerville Branch Library Address

40 College Ave.
Massachusetts
United States of America
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Designation as Natural or Cultural Site:

Designation Date Listed
  • Sep 18, 1989
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Location

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  • 42.39802
  • -71.12139
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From the U.S. National Register of Historic Places base

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Significant Year:

  • 1909
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