Oswego City Library

120 E. 2nd St., Oswego, New York

Photos

EAST FRONT

Photo taken for the Historic American Buildings Survey

Map

Coordinates:
+43.45702, -76.50617
43°27'25" N, 76°30'22" W

Quadrangle map:
Oswego West

Description

This public library building is the oldest remaining in New York state and represents the early development of its type. Built 1854-1856 from the design of Hewes and Rose, architects, it exists today largely in its original state. -- Historic American Buildings Survey

National Register information

Status: Posted to the National Register of Historic Places on September 22, 1971
Reference number: 71000554
Architectural style: Other architectural type; Castellated
Areas of significance: Education; Architecture; Social History
Levels of significance: State; National
Evaluation criteria: A - Event; C - Design/Construction
Property type: Building
Historic function: Library
Current function: Library
Period of significance: 1850-1874
Significant years: 1855; 1856

Update Log

July 1, 2012: Imported photos from HABS/HAER

Sources

Wikipedia
HABS NY-5434 - Oswego City Library
National Register database - Reference number 71000554 (Search for documents)