Waban Library Center

Waban Library Center

Waban Library Center
Location 1608 Beacon St., Newton, Massachusetts
Coordinates 42°19′37″N 71°13′49″W / 42.32694°N 71.23028°W / 42.32694; -71.23028Coordinates: 42°19′37″N 71°13′49″W / 42.32694°N 71.23028°W / 42.32694; -71.23028
Built 1929
Architect Densmore, LeClear & Robbins
Architectural style Tudor Revival
MPS Newton MRA
NRHP Reference #

90000037

[1]
Added to NRHP February 16, 1990

The Waban Library Center is a library located in a historic building at 1608 Beacon Street in Newton, Massachusetts. The building is a modest 1½ story Tudor Revival brick building, with a gabled slate roof and raised end walls. A cross-gabled entry area projects from the center of the front facade. It was designed by Densmore, LeClear & Robbins, and built in 1929 with funds raised by subscription from Newton's citizens.[2] The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

Originally the Branch library of Newton Free Library was located here. In early 2009, it closed due to budgetary constraints, but re-opened in September 2009 as the Waban Library Center, a community-supported facility.

The Waban Library Center, independent from the Newton Free Library, is completely staffed by volunteers and supported by the community. Building upon its history as a village reading room, the Waban Library Center presents itself as a gateway for lifelong learning and as a hub for intellectual, cultural, social and physical enrichment. It operates on a non-profit financial model.

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References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2008-04-15). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ "NRHP nomination for Waban Branch Library". Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Retrieved 2014-04-22.

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