Crompton Free Library

United States historic place
Crompton Free Library
41°41′6″N 71°31′27″W / 41.68500°N 71.52417°W / 41.68500; -71.52417
Built1876
ArchitectStone & Carpenter
Architectural styleStick/Eastlake
NRHP reference No.78000062 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 20, 1978

The Crompton Free Library is a historic library building in West Warwick, Rhode Island. The small single-story wood-frame building was constructed in 1876, with funding from local mill owners. It is an excellent local example of a small Stick style public structure.[2]

Background

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978.[1] It now serves as home to the Pawtuxet Valley Preservation and Historical Society.

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ "NRHP nomination for Crompton Free Library" (PDF). Rhode Island Preservation. Retrieved 2014-08-14.
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