Nichols Memorial Library, Kingston

Name: Nichols Memorial Library
Address: Kingston, United States

#4 among attractions in Kingston

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The Nichols Memorial Library is a historic library building on Main Street in Kingston, New Hampshire, United States. Built in 1898, it is distinctive statewide as the only local library building exhibiting Shingle style and Richardsonian Romanesque features. It was used as the town library until 2012, and now houses the town's research collection and archives. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. ()

Built: 1898 (126 years ago)Coordinates: 42°56'12"N, 71°3'12"W

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

Nearby attractions include: American Independence Museum, Lamont Gallery, Front Street Historic District, Gilman Garrison House.

6.1 miNE
Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
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Museum
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Neighbourhood
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Museum, Specialty museum, History museum
Gilman Garrison House, Exeter
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Specialty museum, Museum, Library
Exeter Historical Society, Exeter
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0.7 miS
State park, Lake, Park
Kingston State Park, Kingston
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6.2 miNE
Church
The Congregational Church in Exeter, Exeter
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6.1 miNE
Universities and schools
Phillips Exeter Academy, Exeter
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6.3 miNE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
Exeter Waterfront Commercial Historic District, Exeter
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~1210 ftS
Church
First Universalist Church, Kingston
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6.1 miNE
Museum, History museum
Ladd-Gilman House, Exeter
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