National Register of Historic Places

GAR Building

Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
Listed
November 5, 1986
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
86003453

About this property

GAR Building is a historic fraternal building located at Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was built between 1850 and 1852, and is a two-story, gray limestone building with a gable roof. It features an ornamental front entry. It originally housed a church. From 1867 to 1887, it was a private residence. It then housed an armory from 1888 to 1890, a fire company from 1890 to 1898, when it was purchased by the local chapter of the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR). The GAR and Women's Auxiliary occupied the building until 1973, when it was "sold" to the Lykens Borough. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

Location

626--628 N. Second St.
Lykens, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania
40.56790, -76.69993

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When was GAR Building listed on the National Register?

GAR Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 5, 1986.

What type of historic resource is GAR Building?

GAR Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for GAR Building?

The period of significance for GAR Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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