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Russell Library (Middletown, Connecticut)

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Russell Library is an 1876 library located at 123 Broad Street in Middletown, Connecticut.

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Russell Library (Middletown, Connecticut)
Broad Street, Middletown

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Russell Library

Broad Street 123
06457 Middletown
Connecticut, United States
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