FLORENCE HYDE SPEARE MEMORIAL BLDG.

NASHUA, NH

The Florence Hyde Speare Memorial Building is a historic structure located in Nashua, New Hampshire. It was constructed in 1913 as a public library and was designed by the renowned architect, Henry Bacon. The building is named after Florence Hyde Speare, who was a philanthropist and a supporter of education in Nashua.

The building is constructed in the Classical Revival style and features a symmetrical façade with a central entrance flanked by Ionic columns. The structure is made of brick and limestone and has a pitched roof with a cupola. The interior of the building has a grand staircase leading to the second floor and is adorned with ornate moldings and decorative plasterwork.

The Florence Hyde Speare Memorial Building served as the city's public library for several decades before it was vacated in the mid-1990s. The building was then renovated and repurposed as the home of the Nashua Senior Center. Today, it serves as a hub for seniors in the community and offers a wide range of recreational, educational, and social activities.

The Florence Hyde Speare Memorial Building is a listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a cherished landmark in the community. It is a testament to the rich history and culture of Nashua, New Hampshire.

FLORENCE HYDE SPEARE MEMORIAL BLDG. is a Uncategorized or General Museum in NASHUA NH. US MID #8403300095

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

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FLORENCE HYDE SPEARE MEMORIAL BLDG.
5 ABBOTT ST
NASHUA
NH
03064-2119

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