Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library

Ornate public library with marble lions, stained glass, and a strong dose of civic grandeur.

The Roswell P. Flower Memorial Library is the kind of public building that makes a small city feel larger than it is. The entrance, marble lions, stained glass, and richly detailed interior are all worth a look, even if you only have time for a quiet walk through the reading rooms.

It pairs naturally with Public Square and the Paddock Arcade. Together they show Watertown at its most confident and handsome.

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