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Huntington Free Library and Reading Room

1892 establishments in New York (state)Libraries in the BronxLibrary buildings completed in 1883Library buildings completed in 1890New York City Designated Landmarks in the Bronx
Westchester Square, Bronx
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The Huntington Free Library is a privately endowed library near Westchester Square in the New York City borough of the Bronx, which is open to the public. It has a non-circulating book collection. The Reading Room has mostly early-20th century items. It includes a special collection of books and photographs on local Bronx history. Its general collection contains current newspapers, magazines, and reference books.

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Huntington Free Library and Reading Room
Lane Avenue, New York The Bronx

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