New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford Historical Walking Tour

New Bedford Free Public Library

New Bedford, Massachusetts 02740, United States

Created By: Katie Mannix

Information

What is today New Bedford's Free Public Library was originally designed by Russell Warren and built in 1838 for the purpose of serving as a Town Hall and Market House. The building was mixed use for many years - a place of commerce, discussion, meeting, and housing overflow for the town's library. In 1906 a fire destroyed the building. Even today, the Free Public Library maintains a rare and valuable collection of old texts and artwork, dating back from acquisitions made at its outset.

Information courtesy A Picture History of New Bedford, Volume 1

This point of interest is part of the tour: New Bedford Historical Walking Tour


 

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