The Flower Library was erected by Mrs Emma Flower Taylor in memory of her father, Governor Roswell P Flower and presented the the City of Watertown November 10 1904.

One of nine children, Roswell P Flower was born in Theresa in 1835. Flower served as Watertown's Assistant Postmaster, jeweler, renowned Wall Street Banker and politician. He was first a Congressman (1881-1890) and then became Governor of New York (1891-1894)

Married to Sarah Woodruff, daughter of well known Watertown merchant, banker and builder, Norris Woodruff, Roswell P Flower was the father of three children: Helen Flower, Henry Keep Flower and Emma Flower Taylor.

More about Governor Flower: visit the site or view the pdf file

The statue restoration project: visit the site of view the pdf file

Through the generosity of Mrs Emma Flower Taylor, several generations have enjoyed the Roswell P Flower Memorial Library.

The architect firm of Orchard, Lansing and Joralemon of Niagara Falls NY constructed the building, and the Interior Decorators were J & R Lamb of NYC.

The Roswell P Flower Memorial Library is a magnificent structure and source of knowledge and resources to all who visit.

Also!! Read the history on the Library's Website