Peabody Institute (Danvers, Massachusetts)
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The Peabody Institute is a public library in Danvers, Massachusetts
, established in 1854. The current building at 15 Sylvan Street was constructed for the Peabody Institute in 1891 by Little & Brown. The historic structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places
in 1997.
In fiscal year 2008, the town of Danvers spent 1.54% ($1,087,991) of its budget on its public library—some $40 per person.
Danvers, Massachusetts
Danvers is a town in Essex County, Massachusetts, United States. Located on the Danvers River near the northeastern coast of Massachusetts, Danvers is most widely known for its association with the 1692 Salem witch trials, and for its famous asylum, the Danvers State Hospital.-17th century:The land...
, established in 1854. The current building at 15 Sylvan Street was constructed for the Peabody Institute in 1891 by Little & Brown. The historic structure was added to the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1997.
In fiscal year 2008, the town of Danvers spent 1.54% ($1,087,991) of its budget on its public library—some $40 per person.