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Description
Originally owned by Susan Cornelia Warren (1825-1925) wife of Samuel Dennis Warren, this building served as the offices and the original library of the S.D. Warren Company in 1876.
Workers and their families could use the library.
Cornelia Warren was known for her philanthropy in education. When she died she willed her fortune to establish a larger library for the city.
About This Item
- Title: Cumberland Block, Westbrook, ca. 1882
- Creation Date: circa 1882
- Subject Date: circa 1882
- Location: Westbrook, Cumberland County, ME
- Media: Photograph, Lantern slide, 35mm
- Local Code: Coll. 4025
- Collection: Ernest R. Rowe photograph collection
- Object Type: Image
Cross Reference Searches
Standardized Subject Headings
- Buildings--Maine--Westbrook
- Drugstores--Maine--Westbrook
- Libraries--Maine--Westbrook
- S.D. Warren Company
- Stores & shops--Maine--Westbrook
- Warren Memorial Library (Westbrook, Me.)--History
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Maine Historical Society485 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-1822 x230
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