Berlin in Coos County, New Hampshire — The American Northeast (New England)

Berlin Public Library

Built 1903

— Berlin Heritage Trail —

Berlin Public Library Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025

1. Berlin Public Library Marker

Inscription.

{Second marker}
Founded 1893

Carnegie Library
Gift to the City of Berlin
1903

Erected by Andrew Carnegie and the City of Berlin.

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

Location. 44° 28.287′ N, 71° 10.692′ W. Marker is in Berlin, New Hampshire, in Coos County. It is on Main Street (New Hampshire Route 16) 0.1 miles north of Mason Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 270 Main St, Berlin NH 03570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in New Hampshire’s White Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region,

North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker: Berlin Central Fire Station (a few steps from this marker); Sgt Daniel J. Albert (within shouting distance of this marker); Superior Courthouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Holiday Center [Former City National Bank] (approx. 0.4 miles away); "The City That Trees Built" (approx. 0.4 miles away); World War Memorial (approx. 0.4 miles away); New Hampshire Lilacs (approx. 0.4 miles away); SSG. Randy S. Rosenberg, US A[rmy] (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Berlin.

Regarding Berlin Public Library. Per the Trail brochure:

The Library was built in 1903 with a $15,000 grant from the Andrew Carnegie Endowment Fund. A.I. Lawrence was the architect, and Steward and Snodgrass were the builders. This classically inspired building features red brick with lighter brick quoining. It has a monumental arched entrance and windows filled with glass block.

Also see . . .
1. Berlin Public Library. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
2. Carnegie Libraries: The Future Made Bright (Teaching with Historic Places) (National Park Service).

Berlin Public Library and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025

2. Berlin Public Library and Markers

(Submitted on August 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)
3. Carnegie Libraries Across America. (Submitted on August 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.)

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025

3. Berlin Public Library Marker

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025

4. Berlin Public Library Marker

Berlin Public Library Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 29, 2025

5. Berlin Public Library Sign

Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on August 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 109 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 5, 2025, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.