Contributed by Steep Falls Library
- MMN #18023
- print page
- download web image
Purchase a reproduction of this item on VintageMaineImages.com.
Description
The Steep Falls Library was built in 1916 and opened in 1917 as the Pierce Memorial Library. It was funded by Henry Pierce of San Francisco, who was a native of Steep Falls. A daughter of Henry's brother Marshall, Henrietta Pierce Watkinson of Baldwin Maine was instrumental in having the building constructed and oversaw the original construction. She also funded the "annex" addition in 1925. Today the library operates in part with trust funds set aside by Henry Pierce and by Henrietta Pierce Watkinson. In 2004 the Pierce Memorial Library achieved national recognition by being named to The National Register of Historic Places by The National Park Service. The original building was designed by Portland architect Edward Fassett and the addition was designed in the same style by John Calvin Stevens.
About This Item
- Title: Steep Falls Public Library, ca. 1930
- Creation Date: circa 1930
- Subject Date: circa 1930
- Location: Steep Falls, Standish, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Postcard
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Steep Falls Library (Standish, Me.)--Postcards
- Libraries--Maine--Standish--Steep Falls
- Pierce Memorial Library (Steep Falls, Standish, Me.)
- Historic buildings--Maine--Standish--Steep Falls
People
Other Keywords
For more information about this item, contact:
Steep Falls Library1128 Pequawket Trl, Steep Falls, ME 04085
(207) 675-3132
This Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. No Permission is required to use the low-resolution watermarked image for educational use, or as allowed by the applicable copyright. For all other uses, permission is required.
Please post your comment below to share with others. If you'd like to privately share a comment or correction with MMN staff, please send us a message with this link.
