Friendship Free Library, also known as Pitt Memorial Library, is a historic library building located at Friendship in Allegany County, New York. Constructed of yellow brick in 1912, and designed by Otis Dockstader of Elmira, the building is composed of a five- by two bay, one story main block, with a large four by four bay block to the rear. The building features Arts and Crafts style decorative elements. The entrance is sheltered by a monumental gabled portico supported by four Corinthian columns.[2]
Friendship Free Library | |
 Friendship Free Library, January 2010 | |
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 Interactive map showing the location for Friendship Free Library | |
| Location | 40 W. Main St., Friendship, New York |
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| Coordinates | 42°12′25″N 78°8′6″W / 42.20694°N 78.13500°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1912 |
| Architect | Otis Dockstader |
| Architectural style | Classical Revival, Arts and Crafts |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000769[1] |
| Added to NRHP | August 15, 2008 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Robert T. Englert (February 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Friendship Free Library". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-06-14. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".
External links
edit- Friendship Free Library Website [1]