Eckhart Public Library and Park
Eckhart Public Library and Park | |
Eckhart Public Library, May 2012 | |
| Location | 603 S. Jackson St., Auburn, Indiana |
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| Coordinates | 41°21′50″N 85°03′27″W / 41.36389°N 85.05750°W |
| Area | 1.5 acres (0.61 ha) |
| Built | 1911 |
| Built by | Long, J. Perry |
| Architect | Patton & Miller |
| Architectural style | Bungalow/craftsman |
| NRHP reference No. | 81000009 |
| Added to NRHP | November 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.