Babylon Library Nominated to State and National Registers of Historic Places

Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Friday that the New York State Board for Historic Preservation has recommended the addition of 26 properties, resources and districts to the State and National Registers of Historic Places.

Among them: Babylon’s own historic library.

The former home of the Babylon Library joins Daniel and Henry P. Tuthill Farm in Jamesport as the two Long Island places to be nominated.

Babylon’s neoclassical revival-style library on West Main Street was built in 1911 and reflected a national trend in establishing libraries in smaller villages and towns throughout the United States in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

“New York has a rich heritage, and important events in the history of this state and this nation have occurred in virtually every corner of it,” Cuomo said in a press release. “By placing these sites on the State and National Registers of Historic Places, we can ensure that they will be preserved and enjoyed by New Yorkers and visitors for years to come.”

State and National Register listing can assist property owners in revitalizing buildings, making them eligible for various public preservation programs and services, such as matching state grants and state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits.

Read more about the history of the Babylon Library here.

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