Lagonda Club Building facts for kids
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Lagonda Club Building
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Southern and eastern sides of the building
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 Location in Ohio
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| Location | Northwestern corner of High (US 40) and Spring Sts., Springfield, Ohio |
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| Area | less than 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1895 |
| Architect | Frank M. Andrews |
| Architectural style | Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals |
| NRHP reference No. | 75001342 |
| Added to NRHP | May 28, 1975 |
The Lagonda Club Building is a historic building in downtown Springfield, Ohio, United States. It was once a clubhouse for a special group called the Lagonda Club. A famous architect named Frank Mills Andrews designed this building. He also designed the Kentucky State Capitol, which is a very important building.
This building is three stories tall and has a large basement. The bottom part of the building is made of smooth, cut limestone. The upper floors are built from brick. You can see stone decorations around some of the windows.
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Discovering the Lagonda Club Building
The Lagonda Club Building was finished in 1895. It is a great example of a style called Beaux-Arts architecture. This fancy style was popular for grand buildings during that time. Architect Andrews really liked this design. He might have been inspired by another famous architect, Louis Sullivan.
What is Beaux-Arts Architecture?
Beaux-Arts architecture is a style that came from France. It uses many classic Greek and Roman ideas. Buildings in this style often have:
- Big, grand entrances
- Symmetry (meaning both sides look the same)
- Lots of decorative details, like statues or carvings
- Strong, solid shapes
The Lagonda Club Building shows these features with its strong design and decorative stone work.
A Look at the Building's History
After the Lagonda Club stopped using the building, it became the main office for the local chamber of commerce. A chamber of commerce is a group of businesses that work together to help their town grow.
Today, the building is owned by the club again. It is now called "Club Lagonda." They rent out most of the rooms to different businesses.
Why is it Important?
The Lagonda Club Building is very special because of its unique design and its role in Ohio's history. Because it is so important, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. This is a list of places in the United States that are important to history.
Right at the same intersection, you can find another historic building. It used to be the Warder Public Library.
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Southern and eastern sides of the building
