The Morton Memorial Library is an historic structure along Kelly Street in the hamlet of Rhinecliff, New York, just east of the Hudson River.
Morton Memorial Library | |
 Morton Memorial Library from the street | |
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| Location | Kelly St., Rhinecliff, New York |
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| Coordinates | 41°55′8″N 73°57′6″W / 41.91889°N 73.95167°W |
| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1905 |
| Architect | Hoppin, Koen & Huntington |
| Architectural style | Colonial Revival |
| MPS | Rhinebeck Town MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 87001089[1] |
| Added to NRHP | July 09, 1987 |
History
editAnna L. and Levi P. Morton of the nearby Ellerslie estate, erected the Morton Memorial Library in Rhinecliff in memory of their daughter Lena. It was dedicated as a library in 1908.[2]
Description
editThe building, constructed in 1905, occupies most of its small village lot less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) in size. It is situated on a slight knoll facing west. The library is a one-story brick civic building designed in the Colonial Revival style. Throughout its interior, restrained oak woodwork is preserved in a variety of features including wainscoting, trim around windows and doors, and mantelpieces. It is considered an historically significant example of public architecture in Rhinecliff. In the early nineteenth century, it served as a center for education and culture within the area.[3] It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 9, 1987.
See also
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References
edit- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ Morton Memorial Library
- ^ "National Register of Historic Places nomination, Morton Memorial Library". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. March 1987. Retrieved December 29, 2009.