Ansonia Library
About Ansonia Library
Ansonia Library, at 53 South Cliff St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 23, 1985. It was among the first 4 of Ansonia’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its education, architecture and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Richardsonian Romanesque, as it does for 20 other Connecticut listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isLibrary and historic place in Ansonia, CT. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 121 MB · National Archives↗1896 to today
- 1896Built, designed by George Keller
- 1985Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 41 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
53 South Cliff St., Ansonia · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
8 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Richardsonian Romanesque style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Richardsonian Romanesque.
Memories of Ansonia Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Ansonia Library
Is Ansonia Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 23, 1985 (Register number 85001828).
Is Ansonia Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Connecticut has 64 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Yale Bowl, 6.4 miles away.
Can you visit Ansonia Library?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Ansonia Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 121 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132355225 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.