Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library
Also known as Jonathan Bourne Historical Center
About Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library
Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library, at 30 Keene St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jan 14, 2013. It was among the first 4 of Bourne’s 9 listings, with one other the same day. The Register lists it for its architecture, education and social history, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th Century Revival, as it does for 13 other Massachusetts listings. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPublic library in Bourne, Massachusetts. 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 · 66 MB · National Archives↗1896 to today
- 1896Built, designed by Lloyd Melville Hendrick Jr.; Clayton and Bell
- 2013Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 13 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
30 Keene St., Bourne · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Bourne, Jonathan, Public LibraryStart here
- 2
George I. Briggs HouseGreek Revival · Built 1802 · next door - 3
Bourne High SchoolBuilding · 0.2 mi on
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late 19th Century Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th Century Revival.
Memories of Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library
Is Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Jan 14, 2013 (Register number 12001168).
Is Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Massachusetts has 189 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Cole's Hill, 15.2 miles away.
Can you visit Bourne, Jonathan, Public 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 Bourne, Jonathan, Public Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 66 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 63794051 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.