National Register of Historic Places
Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College
Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College is a historic place in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1991, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 91002052.
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Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College
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About this place
What is Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College?
The Old Library is a college library at Bryn Mawr College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Previously named the M. Carey Thomas Library after Bryn Mawr's first dean and second president, it was formally renamed in 2018 as a result of controversy surrounding Thomas's history of racism and antisemitism. The building was in use as a library until 1970, when the Mariam Coffin Canaday Library opened. Today, it is primarily a space for performances, readings, lectures, and public gatherings.
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Listing details
- Name
- Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College
- City
- Bryn Mawr
- County
- Montgomery County
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Listed on the National Register
- July 17, 1991
- NRIS reference number
- 91002052
- Resource type
- building
- National Historic Landmark
- Yes
- Coordinates
- 40.02686, -75.31417
When was Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College listed on the National Register?
Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College was added to the National Register of Historic Places on July 17, 1991.
Where is Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College located?
Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College is located in Bryn Mawr, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania at approximately 40.02686, -75.31417. See the map above.
Is Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College a National Historic Landmark?
Yes. Thomas, M. Carey, Library, Bryn Mawr College is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.