Brighton Town Hall
National Register of Historic Places

Brighton Town Hall

Brighton, Franklin County, New York
Listed
November 7, 2003
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
03001121

About this property

Brighton Town Hall is a historic town hall located at Brighton, Franklin County, New York. It was built in 1914 and is a modest, one story American Craftsman style building measuring 35 feet wide and 58 feet deep. It rests on a fieldstone foundation with exposed cobblestone piers at the front. It features three telescoping, graduated gables with exposed rafters and decorative braces. The interior contains a large, 30 feet by 34 feet meeting hall. It was designed by architect Benjamin A. Muncil. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2003.

Location

12 Cty Rd. 31
Brighton, Franklin County, New York
44.44092, -74.23218

Categories

POLITICS/GOVERNMENTARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

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Questions about this property

When was Brighton Town Hall listed on the National Register?

Brighton Town Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 2003.

What type of historic resource is Brighton Town Hall?

Brighton Town Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Brighton Town Hall?

The period of significance for Brighton Town Hall is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1914.

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