The Mercantile Library, Cincinnati

Name: The Mercantile Library
Address: 414 Walnut St, Cincinnati, 45202-3908, United States
Telephone: +1 513-621-0717

#76 among attractions in Cincinnati

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Facts and practical information

The Mercantile Library of Cincinnati is a membership library located in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. The name of the Library refers not to the type of items in its collection but to the forty-five merchants and clerks who founded it on April 18, 1835 as the Young Men's Mercantile Library Association. ()

Coordinates: 39°6'2"N, 84°30'39"W

Address

414 Walnut StCentral Business DistrictCincinnati 45202-3908 United States

Contact

+1 513-621-0717

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Day trips

The Mercantile Library – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, Great American Ball Park, Paul Brown Stadium, Heritage Bank Center.

~1100 ftS
Museum, History museum
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
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Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Paul Brown Stadium, Cincinnati
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0.4 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Heritage Bank Center, Cincinnati
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~450 ftNW
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Fountain Square, Cincinnati
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Nightlife, Gambling, Casino
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~870 ftNW
Museum, Art museum, Art gallery
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~580 ftNW
City, Fountain
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~1140 ftNW
Synagogue
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~980 ftE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Performing arts
Taft Theatre, Cincinnati
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~810 ftW
Bridge
Skywalk, Cincinnati
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is The Mercantile Library open?

The Mercantile Library is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 3 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to The Mercantile Library?

Nearby attractions include Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland Cincinnati Branch, Cincinnati (2 min walk), Fountain Square, Cincinnati (3 min walk), Fifth Third Center, Cincinnati (3 min walk), East Fourth Street Historic District, Cincinnati (3 min walk).

How to get to The Mercantile Library by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Mercantile Library:

Tram

Fountain Square • Lines: 100 (1 min walk)
247 Telemarketing • Lines: 100 (2 min walk)

Bus

Government Square Transit Center (2 min walk)
5th & Vine • Lines: 32, 50, 6, 78 (4 min walk)