New Brunswick in Middlesex County, New Jersey — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

New Brunswick Free Public Library

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022

1. New Brunswick Free Public Library Marker

Inscription. In 1902, industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie offered the City of New Brunswick $50,000 for a new library building. The next year, in November 1903, the building opened to the public. George K. Parsells was the architect who designed and created this Beaux-Arts style building replete with a sculptured limestone pediment, Ionic columns, and an atrium with a stained glass ceiling originally lit through a skylight. An addition opened in 1990 substantially expanding the facility.

Erected by City of New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1903.

Location. 40° 29.496′ N, 74° 26.742′ W. Marker is in New Brunswick, New Jersey, in Middlesex County. Marker is on Livingston Avenue (New Jersey Route 171) just south of Morris Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick NJ 08901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Guest House (a few steps from this marker); Sister City Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Henry Guest House

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Sister City September 11 Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); State Theatre New Jersey (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Purple Heart Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); SSgt. Frank Z. Molnar (approx. 0.2 miles away); New Brunswick Civil War Monument (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in New Brunswick.

New Brunswick Free Public Library Marker with the library in the background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), October 29, 2022

2. New Brunswick Free Public Library Marker with the library in the background

Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 30, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.

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