Stratford CT, Public Library, 1945

 

The Stratford Library in Stratford, Connecticut, has a rich history spanning over a century. Established in 1897, it began as a small collection housed in various locations, including the post office and private homes. In 1927, the library found a permanent home at Jefferson and Atlantic Avenues, where it operated until 1959. That year, it moved into a wing of the Borough Hall, remaining there until 1961. In 1961, the library relocated to 302 Union Avenue, a building that had previously served as a sheep barn and later as a school.