Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum
Library and museum for U.S. President
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The Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum is the presidential library of 30th U.S. president Calvin Coolidge.
Location20 West Street
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Northampton, Massachusetts, United States
Named forCharles Edward Forbes
Calvin Coolidge
Calvin Coolidge
CompletedOctober 23, 1894 (building)
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library | |
|---|---|
Forbes Library, in November 2014 | |
| General information | |
| Location | 20 West Street Northampton, Massachusetts, United States |
| Coordinates | 42.3168°N 72.6357°W |
| Named for | Charles Edward Forbes Calvin Coolidge |
| Completed | October 23, 1894 (building) |
| Management | Forbes Library |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | William C. Brocklesby |
| Website | |
| Calvin Coolidge Presidential Library and Museum | |
Location
The library is located at the Forbes Library in Northampton, Massachusetts,[1] where Coolidge practiced law and served as mayor.[2]
Foundation
The Coolidge Library began in 1920 when Coolidge began donating various records and memorabilia to the Forbes Library. This collection was furthered in 1956 when the Commonwealth of Massachusetts established the Calvin Coolidge Memorial Room at the behest of Grace Coolidge.[3]