World War Memorial Library

New York, United States

Open to visitors

The interior is normally open, possibly ticketed.

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Located in Corning, New York, the World War Memorial Library is a 2½-story brick structure built in 1897 by the architectural firm Pierce & Bickford of Elmira, combining Colonial Revival and Neoclassical styles. Originally designed as home to the Corning City Club, it was repurposed following a fire in 1926 to serve as both a public library and a memorial to local residents who died in World War I. The building underwent later remodeling by Palmer Rogers of New York City and was recognized for its historic significance when listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1995.