Ogdensburg in St. Lawrence County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Ogdensburg Public Library
Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2014
1. Ogdensburg Public Library Marker
George Hall and John C. Howard
1922
The central part of this building was originally the Rosseel Mansion afterward converted into the summer residence of George C. Clark of New York City. In the year 1895 it became the Ogdensburg Public Library through the generosity of Mr. Clark and the contributions of public-spirited citizens.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Education • Man-Made Features • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1922.
Location. 44° 41.944′ N, 75° 29.594′ W. Marker is in Ogdensburg, New York, in St. Lawrence County. It is on Washington Street east of State Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is on the outdoor portico at the library entrance. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 312 Washington Street, Ogdensburg NY 13669, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Upstate New York and in the Adirondacks & North Country. It is also in the American Northeast and in the Mid-Atlantic. 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 the Viceroyalty of New France, the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, New Netherland, and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Ogdensburg And Forsyth: Friends Or Enemies (within shouting distance of this marker); Markert Memorial Gardens (within shouting distance of this marker); Sally J. Farnham (within shouting distance of this marker); 311 Washington Street (within shouting distance of
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Photographed by William Fischer, Jr., July 4, 2014
2. Ogdensburg Public Library
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio. This page has been viewed 468 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 27, 2014, by William Fischer, Jr. of Reynoldsburg, Ohio.
