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Welcome to the photo gallery of the State Library of Massachusetts. The State Library of Massachusetts, also known as The George Fingold Library, was established in 1826 with a collection of maps, statute books, and government documents. See our history page for more about the State Library of Massachusetts.

The library is open to anyone who needs to use the collections. Borrowing privileges are limited to permanent state employees, with the exception of employees of state colleges, universities, and hospitals.

See our reproduction policies for the permission to reproduce/publish form regarding State Library resources.
 
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The State Library of Massachusetts: A History; 1990
Photo of the State Library: 1855
State Library of Massachusetts - 1855 -
Bryant Addition - as it appeared when located on the present site of Nurses Hall, State House Boston, MA
 
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The State Library of Massachusetts:
A History
; 1990
Photo of the State Library: 1890
State Library of Massachusetts - circa 1890 -
Bryant Addition
 
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The State Library of Massachusetts:
A History
; 1990
Photo of the State Library: 1897
State Library of Massachusetts - circa 1897 -
Brigham Addition
 
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The State Library of Massachusetts:
A History
; 1990
Photo of the State Library: 1912
State Library of Massachusetts - circa 1912 -
Brigham Addition
 
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The State Library of Massachusetts: A History; 1990
Photo of the State Library: 1952
State Library of Massachusetts - 1952 -
Present location Room 341 State House
 
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Photo of main entrance
State Library of Massachusetts - 2001 -
Main Entrance - Room 341
 
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Photo of the Reading Room
State Library of Massachusetts - 2001 -
Reading Room - Room 341
 
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Photo of the legislative room
State Library of Massachusetts - 2001 -
Legislative Room - Room 341
 
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Photo of the periodicals balcony
State Library of Massachusetts - 2001 -
Periodical Balcony - Room 442
 
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Photo of the libary stacks
State Library of Massachusetts - 2001 -
Stack Room - Room 341
 
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Photo of special collections
State Library of Massachusetts - 2001 -
Special Collections - Room 55
 
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