Youngstown: The Butler Institute of American Art

Magazine Antiques, May, 2004

YOUNGSTOWN: The Butler Institute of American Art, 524 Wick Ave., 44502. The Butler Institute of American Art is the first structure in the United States built specifically to house a collection of American art. Founded in 1919. The Butler is one of the nation's most renowned museums of American art. The museum, housed in a classically designed monument of Georgian and Carrara marble, is itself considered an architectural masterpiece and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Tuesday-Saturday 11-4, Sunday Noon-4. Closed Mondays and major holidays. Phone: (330) 743-1711. Fax: (330) 743-9567. Please visit our website: www.butlerart.com

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