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The impressive Stone Library, built in 1870, was built to house the books of President John Quincy Adams. It is believed to be the first Presidential library, containing more than 14,000 historic volumes. The library is located on the grounds of the Adams Mansion and is part of the Adams National Historic Site.
Quincy (Kwin' zee), Massachusetts, City of Presidents and Birthplace of the American Dream
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Summer Attraction
This tiger swallowtail butterfly was a delight to see pollinating the phlox bed along my driveway.
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This tiger swallowtail butterfly was a delight to see pollinating the phlox bed along my driveway.
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This beautiful Gothic and Tudor Revival style building was built in 1891 as a school for children of the granite workers in West Quincy; it ...
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The administration building is all that remains of Quincy City Hospital. It will be renovated and incorporated into a multi-family 465-unit...
6 comments:
Awesome photo!! I didn't know about this library ... the things I learn on your blog!!
wow impressive indeed!
I never would have thought of this little house as a library. What a gorgeous photo !
Love this photo!
Excellent reflection photo :)
I'm with Marley on this one: love the reflection of that little house.
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