Burnham Athenaeum, Classical Revival library in Champaign, US.
The Burnham Athenaeum features four two-story Ionic columns at its entrance, with cream-colored brick walls and decorative terra cotta ornamentation throughout the structure.
Built in 1896 with funds donated by Albert C. Burnham, this building served as the first permanent public library of Champaign until its relocation in 1978.
The building, designed by Julius A. Schweinfurth, represents the architectural standards of late 19th-century public institutions in the American Midwest.
Located at 306 West Church Street, the Burnham Athenaeum maintains its position on the National Register of Historic Places since June 1978.
A continuous terra cotta band circles the entire building structure beneath the second-story window sill, creating a distinct horizontal emphasis.
Location: Champaign
Address: 306 West Church Street
GPS coordinates: 40.11860,-88.24720
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:25
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