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The First Library Buildings
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Building on Mason St.
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Location of Library 1854-1858. A public school building within which rooms were assigned to the Library.

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Building on Boylston St. BUILDING ON BOYLSTON STREET

Location of Library 1858-1895. The first building exclusively devoted to the Library.

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