Avon Inn

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Avon Inn
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Avon Inn, August 2009
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Location55 E. Main St., Avon, New York
Coordinates 42°54′41″N77°44′37″W / 42.91139°N 77.74361°W / 42.91139; -77.74361 Coordinates: 42°54′41″N77°44′37″W / 42.91139°N 77.74361°W / 42.91139; -77.74361
Area1.8 acres (0.73 ha)
Architectural styleColonial Revival, Greek Revival
NRHP reference No. 91000423 [1]
Added to NRHPApril 16, 1991

Avon Inn is an historic inn located in Avon, USA, in Livingston County, New York. The main block was built in the 1840s as a residence in the Greek Revival style. The five bay structure features a two-story portico supported by massive Ionic columns.

In 1882, the building was expanded and remodeled for use as a sanitarium. It was expanded and remodeled in 1912, when it was converted for use as an inn and banquet hall. At this time a notable Colonial Revival style dining room was added. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on April 16, 1991. [1]

In 2016, The Inn began significant renovations to reopen in 2018 under new ownership.

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. Nancy L. Todd (February 1991). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Avon Inn". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-09-01.See also: "Accompanying six photos".