Hawkes Children's Library of West Point

Hawkes Children's Library of West Point
Location 100 W. 8th St., West Point, Georgia
Coordinates 32°52′35″N 85°10′54″W / 32.87639°N 85.18167°W / 32.87639; -85.18167Coordinates: 32°52′35″N 85°10′54″W / 32.87639°N 85.18167°W / 32.87639; -85.18167
Area less than one acre
Built 1922
Built by Batson & Cook
Architect Robert & Co.
Architectural style Colonial Revival, Georgian Revival, Other
NRHP Reference # 90001990[1]
Added to NRHP December 28, 1990

The Hawkes Children's Library of West Point on West 8th Street in West Point, Georgia was built in 1922. It is one of the Hawkes Children's Library buildings inspired and funded with support from Albert King Hawkes. The building is a work of architectural and engineering firm Robert & Co. and was constructed by Batson & Cook. It includes Colonial Revival and Georgian Revival architecture. The library was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.[1]

The library is located along the Chattahoochee River in West Point. It contains historical information for Troup County, Georgia and Chambers County, Alabama. The library also hosts educational and arts programs.[2]

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References

  1. 1 2 National Park Service (2010-07-09). "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service.
  2. ↑ Hawkes Library website
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