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The '''Baxter Memorial Library''' is the [[public library]] serving [[Gorham, Maine]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Town of Gorham, ME |url=http://www.gorham-me.org/Public_Documents/GorhamME_Webdocs/Library%20Info |title=Town of Gorham, ME - Library Info |publisher=Gorham-me.org |date=2010-11-04 |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref>
The '''Baxter Memorial Library''' is the [[public library]] serving [[Gorham, Maine]].<ref>{{cite web|author=Town of Gorham, ME |url=http://www.gorham-me.org/Public_Documents/GorhamME_Webdocs/Library%20Info |title=Town of Gorham, ME - Library Info |publisher=Gorham-me.org |date=2010-11-04 |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref>


The Baxter Memorial Library was built in 1908.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://companies.findthecompany.com/l/12673276/Baxter-Memorial-Library-in-Gorham-ME |title=Baxter Memorial Library Profile - Gorham, ME 40381713 - Single Location 12673276 |publisher=Companies.findthecompany.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref> The gift of [[James Phinney Baxter]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gorhamhistorical.com/chronology |title=Chronology - Gorham Historical Society |publisher=Gorhamhistorical.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref> the library building is constructed of pink [[granite]] and the interior is completed in [[Quercus rubra|red oak]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdtarchs.com/what/historic-preservation/baxter-memorial-library.html |title=PDT Architects, Portland, Maine, Sustainable Architecture |publisher=Pdtarchs.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref>
The Baxter Memorial Library was built in 1908.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://companies.findthecompany.com/l/12673276/Baxter-Memorial-Library-in-Gorham-ME |title=Baxter Memorial Library Profile - Gorham, ME 40381713 - Single Location 12673276 |publisher=Companies.findthecompany.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref> The gift of [[James Phinney Baxter]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gorhamhistorical.com/chronology |title=Chronology - Gorham Historical Society |publisher=Gorhamhistorical.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref> the library building is constructed of pink [[granite]] and the interior is completed in [[Quercus rubra|red oak]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pdtarchs.com/what/historic-preservation/baxter-memorial-library.html |title=PDT Architects, Portland, Maine, Sustainable Architecture |publisher=Pdtarchs.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20121206014919/http://www.pdtarchs.com:80/what/historic-preservation/baxter-memorial-library.html |archivedate=2012-12-06 |df= }}</ref>


In 2003, a 10,000 square foot addition became the primary library.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledgewoodconstruction.com/companies/30/27/Baxter-Memorial-Library/ |title=Government and Civic Construction Projects, Maine- Ledgewood Construction, Quality Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design/Build Services, South Portland, Maine |publisher=Ledgewoodconstruction.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref>
In 2003, a 10,000 square foot addition became the primary library.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.ledgewoodconstruction.com/companies/30/27/Baxter-Memorial-Library/ |title=Government and Civic Construction Projects, Maine- Ledgewood Construction, Quality Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design/Build Services, South Portland, Maine |publisher=Ledgewoodconstruction.com |date= |accessdate=2012-10-18}}</ref>

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43°40′37″N 70°26′30″W / 43.677°N 70.4417°W / 43.677; -70.4417

Baxter Memorial Library
Map
LocationGorham, Maine, United States
TypePublic
Established1908
Collection
Size36,000
Access and use
Circulation96,000
Population served16,381
Other information
Budget$439,815
DirectorPam Turner
Employees11
Websitewww.baxter-memorial.lib.me.us

The Baxter Memorial Library is the public library serving Gorham, Maine.[1]

The Baxter Memorial Library was built in 1908.[2] The gift of James Phinney Baxter,[3] the library building is constructed of pink granite and the interior is completed in red oak.[4]

In 2003, a 10,000 square foot addition became the primary library.[5]

References

  1. ^ Town of Gorham, ME (2010-11-04). "Town of Gorham, ME - Library Info". Gorham-me.org. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  2. ^ "Baxter Memorial Library Profile - Gorham, ME 40381713 - Single Location 12673276". Companies.findthecompany.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  3. ^ "Chronology - Gorham Historical Society". Gorhamhistorical.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.
  4. ^ "PDT Architects, Portland, Maine, Sustainable Architecture". Pdtarchs.com. Archived from the original on 2012-12-06. Retrieved 2012-10-18. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  5. ^ "Government and Civic Construction Projects, Maine- Ledgewood Construction, Quality Construction Management, General Contracting, and Design/Build Services, South Portland, Maine". Ledgewoodconstruction.com. Retrieved 2012-10-18.

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