Eckhart Public Library and Park

Eckhart Public Library and Park
Eckhart Public Library, May 2012
Location603 S. Jackson St., Auburn, Indiana
Coordinates41°21′50″N 85°03′27″W / 41.36389°N 85.05750°W / 41.36389; -85.05750
Area1.5 acres (0.61 ha)
Built1911 (1911)
Built byLong, J. Perry
ArchitectPatton & Miller
Architectural styleBungalow/craftsman
NRHP reference No.81000009
Added to NRHPNovember 20, 1981

Eckhart Public Library and Park is a historic library building and public park located at Auburn, DeKalb County, Indiana. The library was built in 1911, and is a two-story, glazed brick building with Bungalow / American Craftsman design elements. It has a gable roof, round arched windows, and sits on a raised basement faced with Bedford limestone. The library and park were donated by Charles Eckhart. Located in the park is a contributing fountain added in 1918.:2

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1981.

The Eckhart Public Library remains in operation today as one of four libraries serving Dekalb County.