A beautiful structure constructed from Milford granite and inspired by the Merton College Chapel in Oxford, the Bancroft Memorial Library is famed not only for its lovely collection of books but also for the intricate details in the building itself. The ceiling boasts a wonderful medley of exposed beams and intricate carvings while the walls are lined with classic photographs of iconic people from yesteryear. The amazing collection of antiques, and dark and spooky corners add to the special touch in this storybook library. The library is open Mondays and Wednesdays from 1:00p to 8:00p, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00a to 5:00p, Fridays from 1:00p to 5:00p and Saturdays from 10:00a to 2:00p.
Built in 1925, Our Lady of Lourdes Church is a historical church designed by Ambrose J. Murphy and Walter F. Fontaine. Designed in the Romanesque Revival style of the late 19th And 20th Century, the church features a structure made of steel-frame and clad in bricks. There is also a school and convent on-site that were built in 1905 as well as a rectory, built in 1912. If you are in the mood for a dose of history, certainly head to the Our Lady of Lourdes Church.