Buffalo Township Public Library

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Buffalo Township Public Library
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The Carnegie Buffalo Township Public Library in Polo, Illinois.
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Location302 W. Mason St., Polo, Illinois
Coordinates 41°59′13″N89°34′38″W / 41.98694°N 89.57722°W / 41.98694; -89.57722
Built1903-04
Architect Patton & Miller
Architectural style Classical Revival
MPS Illinois Carnegie Libraries MPS
NRHP reference No. 95001236 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 7, 1995

The Buffalo Township Public Library, now the Polo Public Library, is a library listed on the National Register of Historic Places in the Ogle County, Illinois city of Polo. The library joined the Register in March 1995.

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Architecture

The brick Buffalo Township Public Library sits atop a limestone foundation and features a ceramic tile roof. [2] The library was constructed between 1903 and 1904 and was built by the firm of Greig & Baum. [2] The Classical Revival building was designed by the architectural firm of Patton and Smith. [2] Patton and Miller designed over 100 Carnegie libraries nationwide, including 15 in Illinois. [3]

Significance

The Buffalo Township Public Library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1995, for its significance in the area of education. [2]

Notes

  1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Buffalo Township Public Library [ permanent dead link ], "Property Information Report", HAARGIS Database, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency , accessed January 22, 2011.
  3. Schnell, Karen E. Illinois Carnegie Libraries , National Register of Historic Places Multiple Property Documentation Form, NPS Focus, National Park Service , November 10, 1993, accessed January 22, 2011.

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