Welcome to the Ferguson Library's place for local and state history research. In addition to our digital collections, the library provides a wide variety of physical documents and research materials at our Main Library, DiMattia Building in downtown Stamford, Connecticut.
The Ferguson Library's Local Historical and Genealogical collection consists of books, manuscripts, periodicals, maps and city directories.
City directories from 1879 to 1966 and high school yearbooks for limited years are available on microfilm.
Featured Item
20-00. Stamford, Connecticut, Southeast Quadrant Extended Urban Renewal Area Block 20; Lot 9: 201-203 Pacific Street (back)
Courtesy of the City of Stamford, Connecticut, Urban Redevelopment Commission Photographic Archive: black & white print; taken by Ronald Rose…
Featured Collection
Historical Stamford School Pamphlets
Collection of pamphlets and promotional materials from public and private schools in Stamford, Connecticut.
Recently Added Items
Ferguson Library expansion - view northwest from front of library at expansion
Photograph of the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut during its renovation and expansion in 1980. The photo looks northwest from the space in…
Ferguson Library expansion - interior view north possibly on second floor
Photograph of the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut during its renovation and expansion in 1980. We believe this picture shows a periodical…
Ferguson Library expansion - interior view north of expansion first floor
Photograph of the Ferguson Library in Stamford, Connecticut during its renovation and expansion in 1980. The photo shows the reference stacks located…