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 1⁄2-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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