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Jacob Sears Memorial Library

Dennis, Massachusetts • Barnstable County

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About This Property

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The Jacob Sears Memorial Library, a striking granite structure in Dennis, Massachusetts, exemplifies Richardsonian Romanesque architectural style. Its imposing design and the serene reading rooms offer a glimpse into late 19th-century public library design.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
Building
Acreage
0.9
Listed Date
11/18/2009
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture; Education
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1974 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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