B.P.O. Elks Lodge (Hartford, Connecticut)

B.P.O. Elks Lodge
Location 34 Prospect St., Hartford, Connecticut
Coordinates 41°45′52″N 72°42′38″W / 41.76444°N 72.71056°W / 41.76444; -72.71056Coordinates: 41°45′52″N 72°42′38″W / 41.76444°N 72.71056°W / 41.76444; -72.71056
Area less than one acre
Built 1903
Architect Dwyer,John J.
Architectural style Classical Revival
MPS Hartford Downtown MRA
NRHP Reference # 84000753[1]
Added to NRHP December 23, 1984

The B.P.O. Elks Lodge is a historic fraternal lodge building at 34 Prospect Street in Hartford, Connecticut. It is a Classical Revival architecture building designed by John J. Dwyer, and built in 1903 for the local chapter of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks. It is a 2 12-story yellow brick building with egg-and-dart moldings, and brownstone and limestone detailing. The interior features rich woodwork.[2]

The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984.[1]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. David F. Ransom and John Herzan (January 19, 1984). "B.P.O. Elks Lodge" (PDF). National Park Service., part of larger Hartford Downtown MRA (and Accompanying 2 photos, exterior and interior, from 1982 and 1984


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