Hornell Public Library

Hornell Public Library is a historic library building located at Hornell in Steuben County, New York, USA. It was designed in 1908 and dedicated in 1911, with funds provided by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. It is one of 3,000 such libraries constructed between 1885 and 1919. Carnegie provided $25,000 toward the construction of the Hornell library. It is a one-story, five bay structure built of white pressed brick with masonry trim.[2]

Hornell Public Library
Hornell Public Library, August 2009
Hornell Public Library is located in New York
Hornell Public Library
Hornell Public Library is located in the United States
Hornell Public Library
Location64 Genesee St., Hornell, New York
Coordinates42°19′41″N 77°39′28″W
Arealess than one acre
Built1908
ArchitectTilton, Edward L.; Fahy & Prentiss
Architectural styleCarnegie Library Style
NRHP reference No.75001230[1]
Added to NRHPFebruary 24, 1975

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975.[1]

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