Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library

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Dr. Joseph Priestley House
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Location100 King Street,
Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Coordinates 40°53′20.31″N76°47′36.75″W / 40.8889750°N 76.7935417°W / 40.8889750; -76.7935417 Coordinates: 40°53′20.31″N76°47′36.75″W / 40.8889750°N 76.7935417°W / 40.8889750; -76.7935417
Built1820
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No. 81000554
Added to NRHPSeptember 11, 1981 [1]

The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library, also known as the Dr. Joseph Priestley House or Cross Keys Inn, in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. [1]

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History and architectural features

This historic library building was originally erected and operated as an inn in 1820. It was purchased circa 1880 by the theologian and scientist Joseph Priestley's great-grandson, Dr. Joseph Priestley, who used it as a home and medical office. It was converted into a public library circa 1925. [2]

It is located at 100 King Street in Northumberland, at the corner of Front Street (Route 11). It is within the Northumberland Historic District, which also includes the Joseph Priestley House.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. Elizabeth A. G. Renn (November 5, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Dr. Joseph Priestley House / Cross Keys Inn / Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library" (pdf). National Park Service.{{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)