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Furness Library

Furness Library is a historic place in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1972, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 72001154.

Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, PennsylvaniaListed May 19, 1972NRIS #72001154★ National Historic Landmark
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About this place

What is Furness Library?

The Fisher Fine Arts Library was the primary library of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia from 1891 to 1962. The red sandstone, brick-and-terra-cotta Venetian Gothic giant, part fortress and part cathedral, was designed by Philadelphia architect Frank Furness (1839–1912).

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Listing details

Name
Furness Library
City
Philadelphia
County
Philadelphia County
State
Pennsylvania
Listed on the National Register
May 19, 1972
NRIS reference number
72001154
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
39.95158, -75.19276
When was Furness Library listed on the National Register?

Furness Library was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 19, 1972.

Where is Furness Library located?

Furness Library is located in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania at approximately 39.95158, -75.19276. See the map above.

Is Furness Library a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Furness Library is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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