Verner Z. Reed Memorial Library
El Paso County
Designed by noted Colorado Springs architect Thompson Duncan Hetherington, the Verner Z. Reed Memorial Library was constructed in 1926 as a good example of a small scale Classical Revival style building in the South End neighborhood. The Reed building exhibits the key elements of the style such as a pedimented entry, dentil molding, Tuscan columns, and arched windows with keystones.
Verner Z. Reed Memorial Library
Hetherington added an interesting twist with the commercial influence through the flat roof, parapet with coping, brick walls, and single story. Built to provide a library for the working class citizens of the South End area, the building is important as it represents the effort to construct infrastructure for the neighborhood while providing an important service to the local community. Additionally, the building served as a meeting place for the Verner Z. Reed Hose Company No. 6 as well as various social groups over the years.