Old Grandin Library

The Old Grandin Library is a historic building located at 12 East Main Street in the town of Clinton in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on November 1, 1974, for its significance in architecture and education. It was built in 1898 as a public library for the town with funds from the estate of Daniel F. Grandin.[3] In 1995, it was also listed as a contributing property of the Clinton Historic District.[4]

Old Grandin Library
Location12 East Main Street, Clinton, New Jersey
Coordinates40°38′13″N 74°54′34″W
Area0.1 acres (0.040 ha)
Built1898 (1898)
Part ofClinton Historic District (ID95001101)
NRHP reference No.74001163[1]
NJRHP No.1572[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPNovember 1, 1974
Designated CPSeptember 28, 1995
Designated NJRHPAugust 8, 1974

History and description

In 1898, Daniel F. Grandin bequeathed funds to establish the first public library in the community. Additional funding was provided by local philanthropist Ralph Voorhees. The first floor was used as a municipal office and fire department. The library was on the second floor and remained in use until the 1960s. The façade is cast iron on the first floor and pressed metal on the second floor.[3]

See also

References
  1. "National Register Information System – (#74001163)". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. "New Jersey and National Registers of Historic Places – Hunterdon County" (PDF). New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection – Historic Preservation Office. September 11, 2023. p. 2.
  3. Karschner, Terry (July 3, 1974). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Grandin Library". National Park Service. With accompanying 2 photos
  4. Brecknell, Ursula C. (August 1994). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Clinton Historic District". National Park Service. With accompanying 39 photos
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