Edgartown in Dukes County, Massachusetts — The American Northeast (New England)
The Carnegie Heritage Center
Library, Historic Exhibits, Tour Center
| | 1904 | |
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2026
1. The Carnegie Heritage Center Marker
Built in 1904 - Acquired in 2016
A gift to Edgartown from industrialist and philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, this was one of 3,000 libraries he funded worldwide. The brick building was constructed in 1904 on land donated by Caroline Osborn Warren, a neighbor and descendant of Edgartown's Osborn whaling family. This handsome neoclassical structure served as the town library from 1904 until 2016, when a larger public library was built near the Edgartown School.
After an extensive restoration, the Vineyard Preservation Trust reopened the landmark as the Island's Heritage Center. The Carnegie offers a reading library, and Living Landmarks, a dynamic revolving exhibit illustrating Island history through the lenses of the landmark buildings in the Trust's care.
Vineyard Preservation Trust
For more than 45 years, the trust has acquired restored, and maintained historic landmarks on Martha's Vineyard, to preserve the Island's unique character, history, and heritage for the community and its visitors.
Come inside to learn about our landmarks, or visit our website by scanning the QR code.
Topics. This historical marker
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Location. 41° 23.417′ N, 70° 30.664′ W. Marker is in Edgartown, Massachusetts, in Dukes County. It is at the intersection of North Water Street and Daggett Street, on the left when traveling north on North Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 53 North Water Street, Edgartown MA 02539, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on Massachusetts’ Marthas Vineyard. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, 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 within walking distance of this marker: Whale Memorial Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Manuel Swartz Roberts (about 400 feet away); Nancy Michael (about 400 feet away); Edgartown World War II Memorial (about 500 feet away); 24 South Water Street
Photographed by Steve Stoessel, July 5, 2026
2. The Carnegie Heritage Center Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.
