Olean in Cattaraugus County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Former Library

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 3, 2026

1. Former Library Marker

Inscription. Building opened in 1910. Designed by Edward Tilton and funded by Andrew Carnegie. Library relocated in 1973. Became restaurant in 1983.

Erected 2022 by William G. Pomeroy Foundation. (Marker Number 975.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the William G. Pomeroy Foundation series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1910.

Location. 42° 4.619′ N, 78° 25.8′ W. Marker is in Olean, New York, in Cattaraugus County. It is on South Union Street south of East State Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Olean NY 14760, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York,

specifically in Western New York,

and in the Southern Tier.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

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New Netherland,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Major Adam Hoops (within shouting distance of this marker); Grand Army of the Republic (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Women's Suffrage (about 400 feet away); Historic Site - Home of Frank W. Higgins (about 500 feet away); 1804-2004 (about 500 feet away); Bartlett House (approx. ¼ mile away); Frank W. Higgins (approx. 0.6 miles away); Allegany Veterans Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Olean.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, September 3, 2026

2. Former Library Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on September 3, 2026. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 8 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2026, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.