Adams Memorial Library
Also known as DuPage County Historical Museum
About Adams Memorial Library
Adams Memorial Library, at 9th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 4, 1981. It was among the first 4 of Wheaton’s 6 listings. The Register lists it for its education, architecture and social history, at the local level.
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PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 99 MB · National Archives↗Finding Adams Memorial Library
9th St., Wheaton
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Adams Memorial Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Adams Memorial Library
Is Adams Memorial Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jun 4, 1981 (Register number 81000675).
Is Adams Memorial Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Illinois has 86 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Avery Coonley House, 14.8 miles away.
Can you visit Adams Memorial 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 Adams Memorial Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 99 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 28892778 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.