Abbott Memorial Library
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About Abbott Memorial Library
Abbott Memorial Library, at ME 7, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 20, 1978. It was among the first 2 of Dexter’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Renaissance Revival, as it does for 5 other Maine listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isLibrary. 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↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 10 minutes
ME 7, Dexter · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
Memories of Abbott Memorial Library
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Questions about Abbott Memorial Library
Is Abbott Memorial Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 20, 1978 (Register number 78000190).
Is Abbott Memorial Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Abbott Memorial Library?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Abbott Memorial 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 88686894 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.