Newburyport Public Library

Newburyport Public Library, in Newburyport, Massachusetts, was founded in September, 1854, by Josiah Little. It opened its doors to the public on September 5, 1855, in Ward Room 4 of the new City Hall.

Type: Library
Description: library
Address: 94 State Street, Newburyport, MA 01950

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall and Brown Square.

First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall

Place of worship

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.

The First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall is a historic church building at 26 Pleasant Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Originally a Reformed congregation, the congregation is currently affiliated with the Unitarian Universalist denomination. First Religious Society Church and Parish Hall is situated 640 feet north of Newburyport Public Library.

Brown Square

Park

The Brown Square House, now the Garrison Inn, is a historic pair of rowhouses at 11 Brown Square in Newburyport, Massachusetts. Built in 1809–10, they form the largest surviving brick building from the Federal period in the city.

United States Customhouse

Museum

Photo: Faolin42, CC BY 3.0.

The former United States Customhouse is a historic building at 25 Water Street in Newburyport, Massachusetts. The Classical Revival-style building was constructed in 1834 and served a custom house until Newburyport declined in popularity as a major port. United States Customhouse is situated 1,400 feet northeast of Newburyport Public Library.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Newburyport and Salisbury.

Newburyport

Photo: Nutmegger, Public domain.

Newburyport is a lovely coastal town in Massachusetts at the mouth of the Merrimack River. It is a popular tourist destination because of its beautiful natural areas, water activities and fine dining.