| Built in 1935, the Martin Library is a
beautiful example of Colonial Revival architecture. (Colonial
Revival is a macro style encompassing the Colonial-era Georgian
and Federal Styles.) The mostly brick
façade is highlighted by
an Indiana Limestone entrance. True to its architectural style,
the entrance features a swan’s neck pediment with pineapple
finial as well as fluted pilasters on either side of the doors.
A hipped roof is topped off with an octagonal
cupola, complete
with weather vane. Other features present on this building
include a watertable,
keystone above the arched windows,
swags
above the second floor windows, urn finials, and
dentils. Martin
Library was designed by Frederick Dempwolf.
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