In 1998 , across neighboring Route 9 , the Lower West Cedar townhouses were built and the former Poughkeepsie Steel Plant across Route 9 was purchased to temporarily house the library while the original Fontaine Hall was razed and a new library constructed in its place .
In 1998 , across neighboring Route 9 , the Lower West Cedar townhouses were built . 
 The former Poughkeepsie Steel Plant across Route 9 was purchased to temporarily house the library while the original Fontaine Hall was razed and a new library constructed in its place .