National Register of Historic Places

Hepburn Library of Colton

Colton, St. Lawrence County, New York
Listed
May 15, 2012
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
12000287

About this property

The Hepburn Library of Colton, also known as the Colton-Hepburn Library, is a historic library building located at Colton, St. Lawrence County, New York. It was designed by architect Ehrick Rossiter and built in 1912-1913 It is a one-story, cruciform plan, stone building with a hipped roof topped by a multi-staged wood cupola. It sits on a raised basement and features an entrance portico with four unfluted Ionic order columns. The building design reflects a combination of Arts and Crafts and Colonial Revival style architecture. Funding for the library was provided by A. Barton Hepburn (1846-1922). It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2012.

Location

84 Main St.
Colton, St. Lawrence County, New York
44.55497, -74.93861

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When was Hepburn Library of Colton listed on the National Register?

Hepburn Library of Colton was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 15, 2012.

What type of historic resource is Hepburn Library of Colton?

Hepburn Library of Colton is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Hepburn Library of Colton?

The period of significance for Hepburn Library of Colton is recorded as the industrial era.

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