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Friendship Free Library

Coordinates: 42°12′25″N 78°8′6″W / 42.20694°N 78.13500°W / 42.20694; -78.13500
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Friendship Free Library
Friendship Free Library, January 2010
Friendship Free Library is located in New York
Friendship Free Library
Friendship Free Library is located in the United States
Friendship Free Library
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Interactive map showing the location for Friendship Free Library
Location40 W. Main St., Friendship, New York
Coordinates42°12′25″N 78°8′6″W / 42.20694°N 78.13500°W / 42.20694; -78.13500
Arealess than one acre
Built1912
ArchitectOtis Dockstader
Architectural styleClassical Revival, Arts and Crafts
NRHP reference No.08000769[1]
Added to NRHPAugust 15, 2008

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]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2008.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ 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".
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  • Friendship Free Library Website [1]