This blog represents a collection of postcards that focuses on libraries in the United States and throughout the world.
Showing posts with label Leicester. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Leicester. Show all posts
Monday, September 19, 2011
Public Library, Leicester, Maine
[LIB2522] - Completed in 1896, through the generous donations and endowments of the townspeople, Leicester Public Library is an architectural gem that has served residents for over a century. Built to serve a population of 3,120 citizens and hold 8,400 volumes, the building is a fine example of Classical Revival architecture, recognizable by its solidity and weight, rusticated masonry and strong horizontal lines.
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