Exact federal listing answer
Is Old Public Library on the National Register?
Yes · NPS status: Listed
Yes. Reference 78000452 is listed.
Yes. The U.S. National Park Service listed-properties dataset through May 22, 2026 identifies Old Public Library as Listed in the National Register of Historic Places under reference 78000452.
Federal statusListed
National Register reference78000452
Listed dateNovember 28, 1978
Property categoryBuilding
Published address190 Hampshire St.
LocalityLawrence, Essex County, Massachusetts
Significance levelLocal
Published acreage0.9
Exact answer boundaryThis confirms the named federal record only.
It does not prove that another address lies inside this property or district, establish local landmark status, decide preservation review, define a legal boundary, or describe ownership or current condition.
Why the wording is date-boundedThe answer reflects the NPS dataset published through May 22, 2026 and a live NPS GIS Listed-status cross-check made September 20, 2026. NPS notes that spatial points and polygons may need correction and are not legal documents.
Additional published fields
Areas of significance: ARCHITECTURE, SOCIAL HISTORY.
Other published names: Lawrence Public Library.
Same locality
Other released Lawrence records.
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