National Register of Historic Places

Witherbee Memorial Hall

Mineville, Essex County, New York
Listed
April 21, 1991
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
91000421

About this property

Witherbee Memorial Hall is a historic workingmen's club building located at Mineville in Essex County, New York. It was built in 1893 by the Witherbee, Sherman & Co. mining company. It is a massive Shingle Style structure. It is a T-shaped wood-frame structure with a long, rectangular, gable fronted main block. The front elevation features a prominent, recessed second story balcony highlighted by paired Doric order columns. It is now owned and operated by Mineville VFW Post 5802. It also houses a six lane bowling center. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991.

Location

Mineville, Essex County, New York
44.08820, -73.52776

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Sources

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When was Witherbee Memorial Hall listed on the National Register?

Witherbee Memorial Hall was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 21, 1991.

What type of historic resource is Witherbee Memorial Hall?

Witherbee Memorial Hall is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Witherbee Memorial Hall?

The period of significance for Witherbee Memorial Hall is recorded as the industrial era.

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