Wiggin Memorial Library
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About Wiggin Memorial Library
Wiggin Memorial Library, at Jct. of Portsmouth Ave. (NH 101) and Stratham Rd., SE corner, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 10, 1993. It was among the first 4 of Stratham’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals, as it does for 4 other New Hampshire listings.
What it isLibrary building in Stratham. From Wikidata (CC0).
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 39 MB · National Archives↗1993 to today
- 1993Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2018
Wiggin Memorial Library - 2026On the Register for 33 years
An old view of Wiggin Memorial Library
Postcards and photographs from Stratham’s archive whose captions name it, from 2018. Tap one to see it full screen.
2018Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Jct. of Portsmouth Ave. (NH 101) and Stratham Rd., SE corner, Stratham · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Wiggin Memorial LibraryStart here
- 2
Deacon Samuel and Jabez Lane HomesteadFederal · 0.3 mi on
6 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals.
Memories of Wiggin Memorial Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Wiggin Memorial Library
Is Wiggin Memorial Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 10, 1993 (Register number 93001381).
Is Wiggin Memorial Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New Hampshire has 24 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Ladd-Gilman House, 3.6 miles away.
Can you visit Wiggin 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 Wiggin Memorial Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 39 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 77845596 · Wikidata · old views from Stratham’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.