Clayton Public Library, Public library in Clayton, New Mexico
The Clayton Public Library stands at 116 Walnut Street, featuring characteristic elements of Pueblo Revival architecture with adobe walls and wooden beam structures.
Constructed in 1939 during the New Deal era, architect Willard C. Kruger designed this building to serve the growing educational needs of Clayton's community.
The structure received recognition on both the National Register of Historic Places and the New Mexico State Register of Cultural Properties in 2002.
Currently known as the D.D. Monroe Civic Building, this structure functions as a meeting hall and clubhouse for various community gatherings and educational programs.
In 2002, preservation experts identified this library as one of the ten most endangered historical buildings throughout New Mexico.
Location: Clayton
Inception: 1930s
Architects: Willard C. Kruger
Architectural style: Pueblo Revival Style architecture
GPS coordinates: 36.45094,-103.18302
Latest update: March 4, 2025 16:36
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