Library East
About Library East
Library East, at Murphree Way, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 27, 1979. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Gothic Style, as it does for 9 other Florida listings. 11 more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric library in Gainesville, Florida, United States. 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 · 120 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Murphree Way, Gainesville · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
13 more Register listings within half a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Gothic Style style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Gothic Style.
Memories of Library East
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Library East
Is Library East on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 27, 1979 (Register number 79000656).
Is Library East a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Florida has 44 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Dudley Farm, 12.1 miles away.
Can you visit Library East?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Library East?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 120 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 77841990 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.