Cortland Free Library

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Cortland Free Library
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Location32 Church St., Cortland, New York
Coordinates 42°35′59.47″N76°10′40.57″W / 42.5998528°N 76.1779361°W / 42.5998528; -76.1779361
Arealess than one acre
Built1928
ArchitectClark, Carl W.
Architectural styleGeorgian Revival
Website http://cortlandfreelibrary.org/
NRHP reference No. 08000469 [1]
Added to NRHPMay 30, 2008

Cortland Free Library is a historic library building located at Cortland in Cortland County, New York. It consists of one colossal story, seven bays wide, that stands on a high basement. It is constructed of brick in the Georgian Revival style and built in 1928. The entrance is marked by a projecting portico with four columns. [2]

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

The Library offers a unique Dial-A-Story services that provides 24/7 access to recorded content. Patrons can call 607-838-4567 from any phone and use the menu to navigate to various recordings. Children will especially enjoy story time on Dial-A-Story as it requires no internet access to use.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. "Cultural Resource Information System (CRIS)". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Archived from the original (Searchable database) on 2019-04-04. Retrieved 2016-05-01.Note: This includes Anthony Opalka (March 2008). "National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Cortland Free Library" (PDF). Retrieved 2016-05-01. and Accompanying nine photographs