Merrick in Nassau County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Kent-Cammann Wing, Merrick Library
Built 1897
— Town of Hempstead Historical Site —
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2019
1. Kent-Cammann Wing, Merrick Library Marker
First permanent home of the "Merrick Library" established in 1891 by Richard P. Kent & Edward C. CammannErected by Town of Hempstead.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 40° 39.584′ N, 73° 33.027′ W. Marker is in Merrick, New York, in Nassau County. Marker is at the intersection of Merrick Avenue and Kirkwood Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Merrick Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2369 Merrick Avenue, Merrick NY 11566, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Merrick World War I Memorial (here, next to this marker); First Library of Merrick (a few steps from this marker); George Washington (approx. 1.2 miles away); Bennington Park (approx. 1.3 miles away); Camp Meeting Grounds (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Merricks Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.4 miles away); Grist and Saw Mill (approx. 1.4 miles away); Columbus Ave. (approx. 1˝ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Merrick.
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Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2019
2. Kent-Cammann Wing, Merrick Library Marker - wide view, with library in background
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2019
3. Kent-Cammann Wing, Merrick Library Marker
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, September 5, 2019
4. Additonal Merrick Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 98 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 11, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
