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Riga Academy

Coordinates: 43°4′9″N 77°52′47″W / 43.06917°N 77.87972°W / 43.06917; -77.87972
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Riga Academy
Riga Academy is located in New York
Riga Academy
Riga Academy is located in the United States
Riga Academy
Location3 Riga-Mumford Rd., Riga, New York
Coordinates43°4′9″N 77°52′47″W / 43.06917°N 77.87972°W / 43.06917; -77.87972
Area0.5 acres (0.20 ha)
Built1811
Architectural styleFederal
NRHP reference No.80002653[1]
Added to NRHPNovember 21, 1980

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]

It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ 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".