Location
Boston Athenaeum
| Founded | 1807 (building 1849) |
|---|---|
| Where | 10½ Beacon Street |
| Architect | Edward Clarke Cabot |
One of the oldest independent libraries in the U.S. — but it feels more like a beautiful museum. Membership-based, though open to the public for a one-time visit. The ornate bronze door panels at the 10½ Beacon Street entrance are part of the original 1849 Italian Renaissance Revival design. I bought a "Meet Me at 10½" tote for my national park passport stamps. Visited from Beacon Hill.