Riga Academy is a historic building located at Riga in Monroe County, New York. It was constructed in 1811 and is a two-story, five bay Federal style building. Built originally as a tavern and inn, it was converted for use as an academy in 1846. It was used as a school from 1847 to 1861, at which time it became a private residence.[2]
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| Location | 3 Riga-Mumford Rd., Riga, New York |
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| Coordinates | 43°4′9″N 77°52′47″W / 43.06917°N 77.87972°W |
| Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
| Built | 1811 |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 80002653[1] |
| Added to NRHP | November 21, 1980 |
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
- ^ M. Herschensohn and Roger Reed (April 1980). "National Register of Historic Places Registration: Riga Academy". New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation. Retrieved 2009-11-01. See also: "Accompanying seven photos".
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