Riga Academy

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Riga Academy
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Location3 Riga-Mumford Rd., Riga, New York
Coordinates 43°4′9″N77°52′47″W / 43.06917°N 77.87972°W / 43.06917; -77.87972 Coordinates: 43°4′9″N77°52′47″W / 43.06917°N 77.87972°W / 43.06917; -77.87972
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1811
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No. 80002653 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 21, 1980

Riga Academy is a historic building located at Riga in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed in 1811 and is a two-story, five bay Federal style building. Built originally as a tavern and inn, it was converted for use as an academy in 1846. It was used as a school from 1847 to 1861, at which time it became a private residence. [2]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. M. Herschensohn and Roger Reed (April 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Riga Academy". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation . Retrieved 2009-11-01.See also: "Accompanying seven photos".