https://rocwiki.org/Pulaski_LibraryRecent Changes of the page "Pulaski Library" on Rochester Wiki.en-us https://rocwiki.org/Pulaski_Libraryhttps://rocwiki.org/Pulaski_Library?action=diff&version1=1&version2=2&ts=17012919602023-11-29T21:06:00ZjasonpitoniakAdded information about fire and need to demolish <div id="content" class="wikipage content"> Differences for Pulaski Library<p><strong></strong></p><table> <tr> <td> <span> Deletions are marked with - . </span> </td> <td> <span> Additions are marked with +. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Line 36: </td> <td> Line 36: </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> <span>+ On November 29, 2023 the building was extensively damaged by fire. The City of Rochester has announced that the building will need to be demolished. [[Footnote([https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2023/11/29/historic-pulaski-library-building-in-rochester-ny-damaged-in-fire/71739738007/ Fire damages historic Pulaski Library building in Rochester])]]<br> + </span> </td> </tr> </table> </div> https://rocwiki.org/Pulaski_Libraryhttps://rocwiki.org/Pulaski_Library?action=diff&version1=0&version2=1&ts=13882811672013-12-29T01:39:27ZEileenF <div id="content" class="wikipage content"> Differences for Pulaski Library<p><strong></strong></p><table> <tr> <td> <span> Deletions are marked with - . </span> </td> <td> <span> Additions are marked with +. </span> </td> </tr> <tr> <td> Line 1: </td> <td> Line 1: </td> </tr> <tr> <td> </td> <td> <span>+ ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Location'''||<br> + ||[[Address("1151 ["Hudson Avenue"], Rochester, NY 14621")]]||<br> + ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Occupant(s)'''||<br> + ||Vacant||<br> + ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Wheelchair Accessible?'''||<br> + ||No||<br> + ##||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Pets'''||<br> + ##||If Residential, are pets allowed? Yes/No||<br> + ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Property Manager'''||<br> + ||[http://www.providencehousing.org/ Providence Housing Development Corporation]||<br> + ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Property Manager's Phone'''||<br> + ||[http://www.providencehousing.org/ContactUs.html See website]||<br> + ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Architect'''||<br> + ||Herbert Bohacket and Lewis Brew||<br> + ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Construction'''||<br> + ||["1931"]||<br> + ||&lt;class="tablehead"&gt;'''Third-Party Websites'''||<br> + ||[http://media.democratandchronicle.com/retrofitting-rochester/hudson-library Democrat and Chronicle]||<br> + ||[http://landmarksociety.org/programs/five-to-revive/five-to-revive-pulaski-library/ Landmark Society]||<br> + ||[http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/15/anyone-want-to-buy-a-library/ The Rochesterian]||<br> + ||[http://www.rochestersubway.com/topics/tag/pulaski-library/ Rochester Subway]||<br> + ||[wiki:wikipedia:Pulaski_Library Wikipedia]||<br> + <br> + The '''Pulaski Library''' is an ["Noteworthy Buildings" historic building] in the ["Group 14621"] neighborhood. According to the ["Landmark Society"]:<br> + <br> + ''Built in 1931, the Pulaski Library (originally the Hudson Avenue Branch Library) was the second permanent library constructed by the City of Rochester. Prior to its construction, the ["Rochester Public Library" library system] consisted of twelve temporary sites and the newly constructed permanent ["Monroe Avenue"] branch. The ["central library"] (["Rundel Memorial Library Building" Rundel Memorial Building]) did not yet exist. The construction of a library on this site was further supported by completion of Benjamin Franklin High School directly across the street. A highly visible anchor in the 14621 neighborhood, the library is historically significant for its association with the growth and importance of the Polish community in Rochester’s North Side. During construction, it was proposed that the library be named in honor of Revolutionary War hero Brigadier General Casmir Pulaski, a native of Poland, who died in that conflict. On the 50th anniversary of this building, it was renamed “Pulaski Library” in honor of General Pulaski.''<br> + <br> + ''Listed in the State and National Registers of Historic Places, the Pulaski Library is architecturally significant as an intact representative example of Italian Renaissance style design applied to an important neighborhood civic building. It was designed by Rochester architects Herbert Bohacket and Lewis Brew, who were chose, in part, because of the success of their designs for the recently constructed Monroe Avenue branch library and East Side Presbyterian Church. The Italian Renaissance design of the building reflects other important civic buildings erected during this era, including the ["Eastman Theater" Eastman Theatre]/["Eastman School of Music" School of Music] and the Monroe Avenue Branch Library. The retrained, yet elegant appearance of the building is enhanced by its limestone construction and tile roof. In 1994, this library was closed when two library branches in the northeast area of the city were consolidated as a cost-saving move.''[[Footnote([http://landmarksociety.org/programs/five-to-revive/five-to-revive-pulaski-library/ Five to Revive])]]<br> + <br> + The ["Group 14621 Community Association"] took over the building in ["2001"] with plans to turn it into a neighborhood computer center. Unfortunately, the project was abandoned due to lack of funds. In 2013 the city put out a Request for Proposals, noting that,<br> + <br> + ''The condition of the building has declined greatly from lack of maintenance, inattention to needed repairs and water intrusion. Repairs must be made to the roofing system, gutters, and masonry. Installation of HVAC, electrical, fire protection and plumbing systems is required. The first floor contained decorative woodwork and extensive built-in shelving and cabinetry. Due to water damage, many the interior features and finish materials cannot be salvaged.''<br> + <br> + The sale price for the Pulaski Library was only $1,000. As an historic building in a troubled neighborhood, it was also eligible for numerous tax credits.[[Footnote([http://therochesterian.com/2013/01/15/anyone-want-to-buy-a-library/ Anyone Want to Buy a Library?])]] The project was taken up by local developer Providence Housing, who plan to convert the library to affordable apartments.<br> + <br> + [[comments]]</span> </td> </tr> </table> </div>