Lagonda Club Building

Lagonda Club Building

Southern and eastern sides of the building
Location Northwestern corner of High (US 40) and Spring Sts., Springfield, Ohio
Coordinates 39°55′24″N 83°48′30″W / 39.92333°N 83.80833°W / 39.92333; -83.80833Coordinates: 39°55′24″N 83°48′30″W / 39.92333°N 83.80833°W / 39.92333; -83.80833
Area less than 1 acre (0.40 ha)
Built 1895
Architect Frank M. Andrews
Architectural style Late 19th and 20th Century Revivals
NRHP Reference # 75001342[1]
Added to NRHP May 28, 1975

The Lagonda Club Building is a historic clubhouse in downtown Springfield, Ohio, United States. Designed by Frank Mills Andrews,[1] a leading period architect who was responsible for the construction of the Kentucky State Capitol, the clubhouse is a three-story structure with a large basement. Various materials are present on different parts of the exterior — while the foundation and first story are constructed of dressed limestone, the second through fourth floors are built of brick; their only stone elements are stone trim around some of the windows.[2]

Completed in 1895,[1] the Lagonda Club is an early example of Beaux-Arts architecture. This style was favored by Andrews, whose work appears to have been influenced by Louis Sullivan's preferred style.[2] After the Lagonda Club ceased to use the building, it became the headquarters of the local chamber of commerce.[1] Today, the property is again owned by the club (now known as "Club Lagonda"), which seeks to rent most of its space to businesses.[3] Because of its historically significant architecture and its place in Ohio's history, the Lagonda Club Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975; at the same intersection is located another landmark, the former Warder Public Library.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 National Park Service (2009-03-13). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. 1 2 Owen, Lorrie K., ed. Dictionary of Ohio Historic Places. Vol. 2. St. Clair Shores: Somerset, 1999, 129-130.
  3. ↑ The Lagonda Concept, Club Lagonda, n.d. Accessed 2010-01-11.

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