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In 1903, the residents of the Town of Canaan voted to spend $ 100 (equivalent to $ 3,400 in 2023) to convert the Academy building into a library. The building was the location for the Canaan Town Library from 1904 until 1978. The
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began sharing the building with the library in 1961. When the library moved to the larger Canaan Community Building in 1978, the Canaan Historical Society and Museum took sole responsibility for the Academy building.
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in 1835. After about twenty years as a school, the building was abandoned until at least 1886, falling into disrepair. Canaan Union Academy was eventually reestablished, and continued in operation until 1892.
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"Canaan Academy Building (1839) - Education - Canaan St, Canaan, New Hampshire"
"Long Range Plan - Canaan Town Library"
"National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Canaan Street Historic District / Broad Street"
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accompanying 10 photos from 1971
Website of the Canaan Historical Society
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Defunct schools in New Hampshire
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