Huntington Free Library 9 Westchester Square, The Bronx, NY 10461
About the Business
Welcome to the Huntington Free Library, a historic gem located at 9 Westchester Square, The Bronx, New York 10461. Established on October 17, 1891, and incorporated in 1892 by railroad magnate Collis P. Huntington, our library has been a cornerstone of the community long before the area became known as "The Bronx" following borough consolidation in 1898.
The Huntington Free Library was founded with a visionary purpose: "to provide a place where all persons without distinction of race or creed may assemble for the purpose of reading, study, education, and self-improvement." True to this mission, we continue to serve as an invaluable resource for residents across the Bronx through diverse programs, enlightening lectures, and an extensive collection of materials.
Whether you're seeking a quiet place for study, exploring new ideas, or engaging in lifelong learning, the Huntington Free Library welcomes you to be part of our vibrant community. Visit us and discover a space dedicated to enriching lives and fostering a love for knowledge.
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9 Westchester Square, The Bronx, New York 10461, United States
Reviews
"Huntington Free Library and Reading room is more than just a Library. It's historic with lots of information and memory storage for the Bronx NY dating back to 1890. Business is open from 2:00pm through 5:00pm all days except Sundays and Public holidays. This building is dedicated to the memory ID Gollis Potter Huntington in 1890. It's one of the ancient Public facilities I have ever visited during my time in New York City. Good business is actually the history of this Library. You will love the memory of the East Tremont Avenue and Blonde's Circa in 1935, the Picture of the Owen Dolen Park in 1915. The Owen Dolen Park has long served as a recreational space and center for commerce when the area was the village downtown of Westchester, before the area became part of the Bronx. The picture of Westchester and East Tremont Avenue just after the 6 train was created. Many of the bus lines that stop in the Square today service the same routes as these trolleys did. Just view some of the pictures and see for yourselves, the beautiful history in records at the Huntington Free Library. I encourage tourists and individuals visiting NYC to visit here. It's cool."
"This place is a historical gem... Built in the late 1800s, this was the first library in the Bronx. Not your traditional "lending library", they had multiple reading rooms. For its time, it was controversial for being free and open to all races. The interior is hardly ever open to the public but in speaking to the President Tom Casey, he welcomes visitors and is a total wealth of knowledge. The place is full of historical artifacts and alot of history. "Boardwalk Empire" was filmed here various times."
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