White River Junction in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Gates Library
1907
— National Register —
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023
1. Gates Library Marker
Amos Barnes of Boston, Massachusetts erected this neoGothic Revival building in memory of George W. Gates and his family. Mr. Gates, an engineer in charge of the construction of the local Western Union Telegraph Company system, and the supervisor of the same from 1860 to 1884, was a highly respected and much loved member of the community.
The building, with its Tudor-arched, leaded, diamond paned windows, became the permanent home of the village library in 1907. Prior to that date, circulating books were stored on shelves in the office of the Freight Depot, in a private education facility, and at Smith's bakery.
The Gates Library, along with the four other village libraries, constitutes the Hartford Cooperating Libraries. This unique entity, comprised of five independently owned and operated members, is the last remaining institution of its kind in the United States.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Entertainment. A significant historical year for this entry is 1907.
Location. 43° 38.94′ N, 72° 19.2′ W. Marker is in White River Junction, Vermont, in Windsor County. Marker is at the intersection of North Main Street and Currier Avenue, on the left when traveling west on North Main Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Smith Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Telephone Company (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hotel Coolidge (about 500 feet away); Town of Hartford Veterans Memorial (about 600 feet away); Bank Building (about 600 feet away); Cross-Abbott / Vermont Salvage (about 600 feet away); B & M Engine 494 Restoration Project (about 600 feet away); Boston & Maine (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in White River Junction.
Regarding Gates Library. The library closed in 2000 because of funding issues.
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023
2. Gates Library Marker
Photographed By Steve Stoessel, May 21, 2023
3. Gates Library and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 25, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 60 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2023, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
