Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton

Name: Plumb Memorial Library
Address: 65 Wooster St, Shelton, 06484, United States
Telephone: (203) 924-1580

#2 among attractions in Shelton

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Facts and practical information

The Plumb Memorial Library is a public library in Shelton, Connecticut. It is located at 65 Wooster St. in an architecturally distinguished Richardsonian Romanesque building designed by Bridgeport architect Charles T. Beardsley, Jr. and built in 1895. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The building is named in memory of David Wells Plumb, a local businessman and philanthropist, whose widow donated land for its construction. A modern addition was added in 1975, significantly enlarging the library's space and look. ()

Built: 1895 (129 years ago)Coordinates: 41°19'11"N, 73°5'53"W

Address

65 Wooster StShelton 06484 United States

Contact

(203) 924-1580

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Day trips

Plumb Memorial Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Derby-Shelton Bridge, David Humphreys House, St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Sterling Opera House.

~1990 ftE
Bridge
Derby-Shelton Bridge, Derby
10 min walk • The Derby–Shelton Bridge is a road crossing over the Housatonic River in the U.S. state of Connecticut, connecting the cities of Derby and Shelton. It connects Route 34 in downtown Derby with Route 110 in downtown Shelton. The bridge and approaches are designated but not signed as Route 712.
1.4 miNE
History museum, Museum
David Humphreys House, Ansonia
37 min walk • The General David Humphreys House is a historic house museum at 37 Elm Street in Ansonia, Connecticut. Built in the 1690s, it was the birthplace of the American Revolutionary War Colonel David Humphreys. It is now owned by the Derby Historical Society, and serves as its headquarters.
0.9 miE
Church
St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Derby
23 min walk • St. Michael the Archangel Parish - designated for Polish immigrants in Derby, Connecticut, United States. Founded in 1905. It is one of the Polish-American Roman Catholic parishes in New England in the Archdiocese of Hartford.
0.4 miE
Concerts and shows, Opera, Theater
Sterling Opera House, Derby
12 min walk • The Sterling Opera House is located in Derby, Connecticut at 112 Elizabeth Street, across from the Derby Green. The building is located within the Birmingham Green Historic District which comprises a total of 10 buildings, 3 of which are churches, and 4 monuments.
0.7 miSE
Bridge
Commodore Isaac Hull Memorial Bridge, Derby
18 min walk • The Commodore Isaac Hull Bridge carries Connecticut Route 8 over the Housatonic River, between Shelton and Derby, in Connecticut. The bridge was constructed in 1951 for Route 8. This deck-truss bridge, originally built in 1951, was widened during the 1980s to accommodate increased traffic with the completion of the Route 8 Expressway.
0.7 miNE
Library
Derby Public Library, Derby
18 min walk • Harcourt Wood Memorial Library is a historic public library at 313 Elizabeth Street in Derby, Connecticut. Built in 1902, it is a fine local example of Colonial Revival architecture, funded by the local streetcar railway owner.
0.5 miE
Neighbourhood
Birmingham Green Historic District, Derby
13 min walk • The Birmingham Green Historic District is located in central Derby, Connecticut just north of the central business district. Also known as the Derby Green Historic District, the district consists of the Green and the buildings surrounding it on the east, north, and west sides.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Plumb Memorial Library open?

Plumb Memorial Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 8:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 4:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Plumb Memorial Library?

Nearby attractions include Derby-Shelton Bridge, Derby (10 min walk), Sterling Opera House, Derby (12 min walk), Birmingham Green Historic District, Derby (13 min walk), Commodore Isaac Hull Memorial Bridge, Derby (18 min walk).

Plumb Memorial Library, Shelton

Facts and practical information

Plumb Memorial Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Derby-Shelton Bridge, Derby

David Humphreys House, Ansonia

St. Michael the Archangel Parish, Derby

Sterling Opera House, Derby

Commodore Isaac Hull Memorial Bridge, Derby

Derby Public Library, Derby

Birmingham Green Historic District, Derby

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Plumb Memorial Library open?

Which popular attractions are close to Plumb Memorial Library?