Zadoc Long Free Library, Buckfield, MAINE

Zadoc Long Free Library Buckfield, Maine
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History of the Library The Library is a gift of love to Buckfield from her most famous son, John Davis Long, and a fitting memorial to his father and mother, Zadoc Long and Julia Temple Davis. In the summer of 1900 he formulated definite plans for the realization of his comtemplated project. The following year the building was erected and Mr. Long and his relatives liberally supplied it with books. The library was dedicated at the "Old Church on the Hill" on Buckfield's Old Home Week day, August 17, 1901. Gifts from many of the citizens of Buckfield added to the comfort of the library and it has continued operation to this day. The Library along with the Buckfield Historical Society maintains much information on the history and people of Buckfield.
Zadoc Long was the father of John Davis Long. John was born in Buckfield, Maine, October 27, 1838. He served as Governor of Massachusetts, 1880-83; U.S. Representative from Massachusetts, 1883-9; and U.S.Secretary of the Navy, 1897-1902.
Credits: Library picture taken with Toshiba PDR M1 digital camera. This photo is the property of Jody Schau. Picture of Zadoc Long and historical information from "Zadoc Long Free Library, Buckfield, Maine". Published Portland: Smith & Sale, Printers, 1904.
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History of the Library