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Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library

Coordinates: 40°53′20.31″N 76°47′36.75″W / 40.8889750°N 76.7935417°W / 40.8889750; -76.7935417
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Dr. Joseph Priestley House
Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library is located in Pennsylvania
Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library is located in the United States
Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library
Location100 King Street, Northumberland, Pennsylvania
Coordinates40°53′20.31″N 76°47′36.75″W / 40.8889750°N 76.7935417°W / 40.8889750; -76.7935417
Built1820
ArchitectUnknown
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.81000554
Added to NRHPSeptember 11, 1981[1]

The Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library, also known as the Dr. Joseph Priestley House or Cross Keys Inn, in Northumberland, Pennsylvania, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1]

It was built as an inn in 1820, and purchased in about 1880 by the theologian and scientist Joseph Priestley's great grandson Dr. Joseph Priestley. Dr. Priestley used it as a home and medical office. It was made into a public library about 1925.[2]

It is located at 100 King Street in Northumberland, at the corner of Front Street (Route 11). It is within the Northumberland Historic District, which also includes the Joseph Priestley House.

References

  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. January 23, 2007.
  2. ^ Elizabeth A. G. Renn (November 5, 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination: Dr. Joseph Priestley House / Cross Keys Inn / Priestley-Forsyth Memorial Library" (pdf). National Park Service. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)