Union Library Company Explained

Union Library Company
Location:243 S. York Rd., Hatboro, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Coordinates:40.1753°N -75.1067°W
Built:1755, 1851
Architect:Multiple
Architecture:Greek Revival
Added:November 20, 1980
Refnum:80003579

The Union Library Company is an historic, American library building in Hatboro, Pennsylvania. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

History and architectural features

The Union Library Company was founded circa 1755, and is the third-oldest library in Pennsylvania.[1]

Built in 1851, this historic structure is a -story, rectangular, stuccoed stone building with a -story rear wing. The front facade features a colonnaded porch with four Doric order columns and was designed in the Greek Revival style. The rear wing has side porches.

It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: National Historic Landmarks & National Register of Historic Places in Pennsylvania. CRGIS: Cultural Resources Geographic Information System. Searchable database. Note: This includes Web site: [{{NRHP-PA|H000578_01H.pdf}} National Register of Historic Places Inventory Nomination Form: Union Library Company]. 2012-04-21. Edwin Winner. PDF. n.d..