Southington Public Library - Southington CT
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N 41° 35.776 W 072° 52.674
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The Southington Public Library is an example of Neo-Classical Revival architecture. It is also known as the Southington Historical Society
Waymark Code: WMCRM6
Location: Connecticut, United States
Date Posted: 10/07/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
Views: 3

Once a library but ceased operation as a library in 1975. It is built with buff colored brick with limestone and terra cotta trim. It was built in 1902 and designed by New York City architect George Wilson Potter. There was an addition added to the library in 1930.

Source: NPF Focus database.
Street address:
239 Main St
Southington , CT


County / Borough / Parish: Hartford

Year listed: 1989

Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering

Periods of significance: 1925-1949, 1900-1924

Historic function: Education

Current function: Recreation And Culture

Privately owned?: no

Primary Web Site: [Web Link]

Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]

Season start / Season finish: Not listed

Hours of operation: Not listed

Secondary Website 2: Not listed

National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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