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West End Library

The West End Library, built in 1968, serves a diverse community, preserving local history and honoring Fanny Goldstein’s legacy as a pioneering librarian.

The West End branch of the Boston Public Library was first located in the Old West Church. In 1968, this building was constructed as a library. It is a busy branch today serving a diverse urban population. It has retained some documents of West End history and from Fanny Goldstein’s librarianship.

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