Lawrence Library
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About Lawrence Library
Lawrence Library, at Fairfield off U.S. 201, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 31, 1974. It was among the first 2 of Fairfield’s 9 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Romanesque Revival, as it does for 33 other Maine listings. The listing covers 1 acre. Two more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isPublic library of Fairfield, Maine, 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 · 50 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 15 minutes
Fairfield off U.S. 201, Fairfield · about 0.5 miles on foot, as the crow flies
2 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Romanesque Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Romanesque Revival.
Memories of Lawrence Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Lawrence Library
Is Lawrence Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 31, 1974 (Register number 74000322).
Is Lawrence Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Maine has 41 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Fort Halifax, 3.6 miles away.
Can you visit Lawrence 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 Lawrence Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 50 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 88687292 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.