Canastota in Madison County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Canastota Public Library
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024
1. Canastota Public Library Marker
Erected 2021 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 379.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education. In addition, it is included in the Carnegie Libraries, the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1902.
Location. 43° 4.71′ N, 75° 45.308′ W. Marker is in Canastota, New York, in Madison County. It is at the intersection of South Main Street and West Center Street, on the right when traveling south on South Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 S Main St, Canastota NY 13032, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York, specifically in Central New York, and in the Syracuse Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Founders Park (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historic Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Canastota's Basin (approx. 0.2 miles away); Enlarging the Erie Canal (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Abolition Road (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Bruno Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lewis Adamo (approx. 0.2 miles away); George A. Wyman (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Canastota.
Regarding Canastota Public Library. Excerpts from the National Register nomination:
The Canastota Public Library (ca. 1902) is architecturally significant as a distinguished example of Neoclassical style civic architecture in Canastota. This was one of numerous community libraries sponsored by wealthy industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie
Carnegie sponsored the library after Mrs. Norman Stafford, a local resident, wrote to Carnegie requesting financial help forCanastota. A prominent corner lot, half-way between the railroad and the canal, was purchased from the Colton family. Archimedes Russell, a regionally prominent architect from Syracuse, was commissioned to design the Canastota library. The builders were Mr. Funda and the Dela Monico Bros. of Syracuse Construction began in 1902 and the cornerstone was laid in December of that year. The building was completed at a cost of $12,000 and opened to the public in 1903.Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 20242. Canastota Public Library Marker
Also see . . . Canastota Public Library (PDF). National Register nomination for the library, which was listed as part of the Canastota Village Multiple Resource Area. (Prepared by Naomi I. Klein, Canastota Canal Town Corp.; via National Archives) (Submitted on December 4, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)
Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 5, 2024
3. Canastota Public Library
Photographed by Mira Earls, August 6, 2026
4. Canastota Public Library Marker Cornerstone date
Photographed by Mira Earls, August 6, 2026
5. Canastota Public Library Marker wide view with marker on the right hand side
Photographed by Mira Earls, August 6, 2026
6. Canastota Public Library Marker front store of the library
Photographed by Mira Earls, August 6, 2026
7. Canastota Public Library Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2026. It was originally submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 193 times since then and 60 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 3, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 6, 2026, by Mira Earls of Cortland, New York.
