Built 1855 Architectural style Castellated Opened 1855 Phone +1 315-341-5867 | Architect Hewes & Rose NRHP Reference # 71000554 Area 1,200 m² Added to NRHP 22 September 1971 | |
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Oswego City Library is a historic library building located at Oswego in Oswego County, New York. It was built about 1855 and is a two story brick structure over a full basement. It features a distinctive catellated style with exterior battlements, machicolations, tower, turrets, corbels, and arcaded windows. It was a gift from Gerrit Smith, who gave $25,000 for the building construction and $5,000 for books.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
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