Chariton Herald-Patriot Building

The Chariton Herald-Patriot Building is located in Chariton, Iowa, United States. This is the earliest known building designed by Local architect William L. Perkins, who had arrived in town the year before the building was completed in 1918.[2] The two-story hydro-stone block structure features a three bay, symmetrical facade, a simple classical cornice, and simple pilasters on the first floor with plain capitals that divide the bays. The significance of the hydro-stone, which is a type of concrete block, is its use as a then new building material.[2] The building was individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2006.[1] In 2014 it was included as a contributing property in the Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District.[3]

Chariton Herald-Patriot Building
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district Contributing property
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Location	815 Braden Ave. Chariton, Iowa
Coordinates	41°0′57″N 93°18′22″W
Area	Less than one acre
Built	1918
Built by	P.E. Johnson
Architect	William L. Perkins
Architectural style	Classical Revival American Craftsman
Part of	Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District (ID14000324)
MPS	Architectural Career of William L. Perkins in Iowa:1917-1957 MPS
NRHP reference No.	06000776[1]
Added to NRHP	September 6, 2006

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
2. Molly Myers Naumann. "Chariton Herald-Patriot Building". National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-08-13. with photos
3. Molly Myers Naumann. "Lucas County Courthouse Square Historic District" (PDF). National Park Service. Retrieved 2016-08-13.