Bethel Public Library, Bethel

Name: Bethel Public Library
Address: 189 Greenwood Ave, Bethel, 06801, United States
Telephone: (203) 794-8756

#3 among attractions in Bethel

Library, Greek Revival architecture

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Facts and practical information

The Seth Seelye House, now the Bethel Public Library, is a historic building at 189 Greenwood Street in Bethel, Connecticut. Built in 1842, the house is gable-fronted, with four relatively slender Doric style columns in a portico supporting the gable-front pediment above. A modern two-story wing extends the building to the rear. It is a fine local example of Greek Revival architecture, and was built for a member of a leading Danbury business family. ()

Built: 1842 (182 years ago)Coordinates: 41°22'17"N, 73°24'50"W

Address

189 Greenwood AveBethel 06801 United States

Contact

(203) 794-8756

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Day trips

Bethel Public Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury Fair, Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Hearthstone Castle.

2.5 miNW
Sport complex, Hockey, Sport venue
Danbury Ice Arena, Danbury
64 min walk • The Danbury Ice Arena is a multi-purpose arena in Danbury, Connecticut, that can seat about 3,000. It was built in 1999 with renovation and expansion in 2004. The Danbury Arena was the home of the Danbury Trashers of the United Hockey League from 2004 to 2006, and the New England Stars of the North Eastern Hockey League in 2006–07.
3.4 miW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Danbury Fair, Danbury
87 min walk • Danbury Fair is an upscale shopping mall located in Danbury, Connecticut. As of 2011, it is the second largest shopping mall in Connecticut, as well as the fifth largest in New England. It is located off of Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 7 opposite the Danbury Municipal Airport.
2 miNW
History museum, Museum
Danbury Museum & Historical Society, Danbury
53 min walk • The Danbury Museum and Historical Society is a private museum located in Danbury, Connecticut, the purpose of which is to acquire, preserve, exhibit, and interpret the heritage of the greater Danbury area for education, information, and research. The main campus of the museum is located on 43 Main Street.
1.9 miW
Shingle style architecture, Forts and castles
Hearthstone Castle, Danbury
48 min walk • Hearthstone Castle in Danbury, Connecticut, was built between 1895 and 1899. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987. It has also been known as Parks' Castle and as The Castle. The property includes four contributing buildings and three other contributing structures.
2.3 miNW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Church of St. Peter, Danbury
59 min walk • St. Peter is a Roman Catholic church in Danbury, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport. St. Peter's was the first Catholic church built in northern Fairfield County. It is the third oldest parish, and the fifth oldest Roman Catholic Church in the Diocese of Bridgeport. St.
~470 ftE
Church
Bethel United Methodist Church, Bethel
3 min walk • Bethel United Methodist Church is a United Methodist Church located on Greenwood Avenue in Bethel, Connecticut. The church building was dedicated in 1861. The church parsonage is on Governor’s Lane in Bethel. The pastor is Pastor John Parille.
1.6 miNW
Park
Rogers Park, Danbury
42 min walk • Rogers Park is a 56-acre public park and recreational facility in Danbury, Connecticut, United States, located at the end of Main Street at South Street.
2.1 miNW
Church
Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish, Danbury
54 min walk • Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Danbury, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1925. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Diocese of Bridgeport.
2.6 miNW
Universities and schools
Western Connecticut State University, Danbury
66 min walk • Western Connecticut State University is a public university in Danbury, Connecticut. It was founded in 1903 as a teacher’s college and is part of the Connecticut State University System.
2 miW
Park, Shingle style architecture
Tarrywile Park, Danbury
52 min walk • Tarrywile Park is a large municipal park in the city of Danbury, Connecticut. The park consists of 722 acres of rolling hills with woodlands, fields, and ponds. It also includes the Tarrywile Mansion, probably the finest Shingle Style house in the city.
1.4 miE
Church
Saint Mary Church, Bethel
36 min walk • St. Mary is a Roman Catholic church in Bethel, Connecticut, part of the Diocese of Bridgeport.