World War Memorial Library
Also known as Corning City Club
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About World War Memorial Library
World War Memorial Library, at 149 Pine St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 31, 1995. It was among the first 4 of Corning’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Colonial Revival, as it does for 478 other New York listings. Three more Register listings are within a quarter mile.
What it isHistoric library building in Corning, New York, 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 · 43 MB · National Archives↗1897 to today
- 1897Built
- 1995Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 31 years
Make it a walk: 5 landmarks in about 25 minutes
149 Pine St., Corning · about 0.9 miles on foot, as the crow flies
3 more Register listings within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Colonial Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Colonial Revival.
Memories of World War Memorial Library
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about World War Memorial Library
Is World War Memorial Library on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 31, 1995 (Register number 95000361).
Is World War Memorial Library a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; New York has 273 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Newtown Battlefield, 18.5 miles away.
Can you visit World War 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 World War Memorial Library?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 43 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 75322019 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.