Eckhart Public Library and Park

Eckhart Public Library and Park
Eckhart Public Library, May 2012
Location 603 S. Jackson St., Auburn, Indiana
Coordinates 41°21′50″N 85°03′27″W / 41.36389°N 85.05750°W / 41.36389; -85.05750Coordinates: 41°21′50″N 85°03′27″W / 41.36389°N 85.05750°W / 41.36389; -85.05750
Area 1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built 1911 (1911)
Built by Long, J. Perry
Architect Patton & Miller
Architectural style Bungalow/craftsman
NRHP Reference # 81000009[1]
Added to NRHP November 20, 1981

Eckhart Public Library and Park is a historic library building and public park located at Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana. The library was built in 1911, and is a two-story, glazed brick building with Bungalow / American Craftsman design elements. It has a gable roof, round arched windows, and sits on a raised basement faced with Bedford limestone. The library and park were donated by Charles Eckhart. Located in the park is a contributing fountain added in 1918.[2]:2

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Staff (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. "Indiana State Historic Architectural and Archaeological Research Database (SHAARD)" (Searchable database). Department of Natural Resources, Division of Historic Preservation and Archaeology. Retrieved 2015-08-01. Note: This includes Mary Pifer Mountz (February 1981). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Eckhart Public Library and Park" (PDF). Retrieved 2015-08-01. and Accompanying photographs.

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