Jervis Public Library is a historic library building located in Rome in Oneida County, New York. It was built in 1858 as the residence of John B. Jervis (1795–1885). The original house is a rectangular, 2+1⁄2-story brick structure with a slate-covered gable roof and cupola. The facade features a 2-story portico supported by four massive Doric order brick columns. A 2-story library extension was added in 1926 and in 1967 a modern library facility was added. Also on the property is a 2-story carriage house built about 1860.[2]
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| Location | 613 N. Washington St. Rome, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°13′7″N 75°27′16″W / 43.21861°N 75.45444°W |
| Area | 2.2 acres (0.89 ha) |
| Built | 1858 |
| Architect | Jervis, John Bloomfield |
| Architectural style | Mid 19th Century Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001208[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 4, 1982 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]
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- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ John Harwood (September 1982). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Jervis Public Library". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2010-01-08. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".
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